Fall Play Costume Assistant — Backstage & Quick Changes

Ellensburg High School; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 4,900 - 5,800; Part time

Job summary

Ellensburg High School in Ellensburg, WA, is seeking a TEMP Costume Assistant for the Fall Play. Location is at Ellensburg High School. Reports to the Director, Producer and ASB Coordinator. The role carries a stipend of $480.00.

Primary duties include designing and researching costumes, coordinating with hair and makeup, managing budget, organizing costume construction, fittings, rentals and storage. Evening rehearsals may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must qualify to work in proximity of children under a background check.
• Applicant is responsible for the cost of fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Design and research costume design for period accuracy.
• Plan all costume elements to align with director’s vision.
• Coordinate with hair and make-up directors
• 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
• Inform cast of necessary information including undergarments and footwear
• Provide training to cast on wearing costumes and accessories
• Organize costumes in garment bags
• Attend rehearsals requiring costume fittings
• Supervise secure storage of all costumes
• Attend evening rehearsals that include costuming
• Prepare and maintain a costume supplies kit
• Check actors for quality control before stage appearance
• Attend set strike and oversee costume breakdown
• Arrange cleaning of costumes: washing and dry cleaning
• Return costumes and organize storage

Skills

Costume design

Budget tracking

Team coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ellensburg High School in Ellensburg, WA, is seeking a TEMP Costume Assistant for the Fall Play. Location is at Ellensburg High School. Reports to the Director, Producer and ASB Coordinator. The role carries a stipend of $480.00.

Primary duties include designing and researching costumes, coordinating with hair and makeup, managing budget, organizing costume construction, fittings, rentals and storage. Evening rehearsals may be required.