2026-27 *TEMP* Fall Play Costume Lead

Ellensburg High School; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Ellensburg High School is seeking a TEMPORARY Fall Play Costume Lead to oversee all costume aspects for the production. You will design, source, and supervise costume elements, working with students, volunteers, and the production team to ensure period accuracy and cohesive visual storytelling.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the director, managing fittings, and maintaining costumes and budget. Evening rehearsals and costume-related tasks are required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to design period-accurate costumes.
• Responsible for planning costume elements to match the director’s vision.
• Supervise student crew and parent/community volunteers.
• Coordinate with hair and makeup departments.

Responsibilities

• Design and research costume concepts for period accuracy.
• Plan and execute all costume elements to align with the director’s vision.
• Coordinate with hair and makeup directors.
• Supervise student crew and volunteers in this area.
• Maintain budget records and track costume spending.
• Oversee costume construction and arrange rentals as needed.
• Manage fittings with the cast and rehearsals requiring costumes.
• Provide training on wearing costumes and related accessories.

Skills

Costume design

Budget management

Team supervision

Coordination with hair & makeup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ellensburg School District 401 Ellensburg High School - Ellensburg, Washington Open in Google Maps

2026-27 *TEMP* Fall Play Costume Lead

This job is also posted in Ellensburg School District 401

Job Details

Job ID: 5946177
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: * TEMP * Fall PlayCostume Lead

Location: Ellensburg High School

Reports to: Director, Producer and ASB Coordinator

StipendAmount: $980.00

Job Summary: Oversees all aspects below and seeks out additional design expertise or support as needed. Reports directly to Director, Producer/ ASB Coordinator. Work closely with, educate and supervise all student crew in this area. Work closely with and supervise all parent and community volunteers in this area

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and research costume design for period accuracy
• Plan all costume elements to align with director’s vision.
• Coordinate with hair and makeup directors
• Work closely with, educate and supervise all student crew in this area
• Work closely with and supervise all parent and community volunteers in this area
• Maintain accurate accounts of spending according to budget
• Oversee and organize costume construction and volunteer seamstress assistance
• Arrange rentals when necessary
• Work with cast schedules to accomplish all fittings
• Assist with the coordination of technical aspects of the show that are affected by costumes, example: quick changes.
• Inform cast of all necessary information including proper undergarments, footwear (in collaboration with choreographer), tights, etc.
• Provide training or education to cast on how to wear costumes, accessories and any other articles of clothing or undergarments
• Organize elements of costumes in garment bags
• Attend rehearsals requiring costume fittings
• Supervise secure storage of all costumes or most valuable elements of costumes
• Attend evening rehearsals that include costuming
• Prepare and maintain adequate costume mending supplies kit for backstage
• Check all actors for quality control before stage appearance
• Attend set strike and oversee costume breakdown
• Make arrangements for cleaning of all costumes that require cleaning: washing cotton and polyester
• Make arrangements for dry cleaning
• Reports directly to Director, Producer/ASB Coordinator
• Return costumes and organize costume storage

Minimum Requirements:

• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, [e-mail] ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, [e-mail] . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.

Position Type: Other

Salary: $980 to $980 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required