MHSAP Musical Assistant

Marion Independent School District; Marion (IA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Marion Independent School District's Marion Home School Assistance Program is seeking a part-time MHSAP HS Musical Assistant to design, create, alter, and coordinate costumes for plays and musicals. This role supports productions around performance schedules and provides hands-on sewing, fittings, and costume management.

The position emphasizes collaboration with directors, volunteers, and students, with a focus on safe, comfortable, and budget-conscious costume solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sewing, garment construction, alteration, and repair skills.
• Ability to translate a director's ideas into practical costumes that fit the production and budget.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills when working with students and adults.
• Demonstrated organization, reliability, and ability to meet production deadlines.
• Availability for scheduled fittings, designated rehearsals, and agreed-upon performance support.
• Ability to meet applicable district employment and background check requirements.

Responsabilités

• Support the missions of both the Marion Independent School District and the Marion Home School Assistance Program.
• Work with production directors to identify costume needs, develop costume plans, and establish deadlines for each play or musical.
• Design and construct costumes using sewing, patternmaking, and other appropriate techniques.
• Adapt, alter, and repair existing, purchased, or borrowed costumes to meet production needs and fit students appropriately.
• Use existing costume inventory and coordinate approved borrowing, rental, or purchase of costumes when practical.
• Ensure costumes allow safe movement and support students' comfort, modesty, and participation, including costume changes.
• Coordinate parent and student volunteers assisting with costume preparation, as needed.
• Arrange costume cleaning, repairs, labeling, inventory, storage, and return of borrowed or rented items after each production.

Connaissances

Sewing

Patternmaking

Garment alteration

Costume design

Communication

Team collaboration

Description du poste

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MHSAP Musical Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963932
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Job Description

TITLE: MHSAP HS Musical Asst.

RESPONSIBLE TO: MHSAP Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time, scheduled around play and musical productions. Stipend

PURPOSE: Design, create, alter, and coordinate costumes for MHSAP plays and musical productions, helping students bring their characters to life through appropriate, comfortable, and functional costumes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the missions of both the Marion Independent School District and the Marion Home School Assistance Program.
• Work with production directors to identify costume needs, develop costume plans, and establish deadlines for each play or musical.
• Design and construct costumes using sewing, patternmaking, and other appropriate techniques.
• Adapt, alter, and repair existing, purchased, or borrowed costumes to meet production needs and fit students appropriately.
• Use existing costume inventory and coordinate approved borrowing, rental, or purchase of costumes when practical.
• Ensure costumes allow safe movement and support students' comfort, modesty, and participation, including costume changes.
• Coordinate parent and student volunteers assisting with costume preparation, as needed.
• Arrange costume cleaning, repairs, labeling, inventory, storage, and return of borrowed or rented items after each production.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated sewing, garment construction, alteration, and repair skills.
• Ability to translate a director's ideas into practical costumes that fit the production and budget.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills when working with students and adults.
• Demonstrated organization, reliability, and ability to meet production deadlines.
• Availability for scheduled fittings, designated rehearsals, and agreed-upon performance support.
• Ability to meet applicable district employment and background check requirements.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work positively toward meeting identified district and program goals.
• Maintain confidential, respectful, and collegial relationships with students, families, and staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position involves sewing and detailed handwork; sitting and standing during costume construction and fittings; and handling fabric, costumes, and supplies. The physical demands are those necessary to perform the essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, will be directed to the Affrimative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affrimative Action Coordinator, Janelle Brouwer, Superintendent, Marion Independent School District, Marion , Iowa 52302; or by telephoning 319-377-4691. Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the District's Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Gretchen Kriegel, Assistant Superintendent, 777 South 15th Street, Marion Iowa, 52302, 3190377-4691, [e-mail] . Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies, including but not limited to complaints of discrimination, may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions, Milwaukee Area Office, Reuss Federal Plaza, 310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 500, Milwaukee, WI., 53203-2292, [phone] or TTY [phone]. http://www.eeoc.gov/field/milwaukee/index.cfm or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, Iowa, 50321-1270, [phone] or 1-800-457-4416, http://www.iowa.gov/government/crc/. This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of, or in addition to, an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school district's central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Music

Classroom Teacher > Music Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Sara Cox
• 777 S 15th St
• Marion, Iowa 52302
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]