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• Fall Play Costume Lead

Ellensburg School District 401

Ellensburg High School - Ellensburg, Washington This job is also posted in Ellensburg School District 401

Job Details

Job ID:

5946177

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Position:

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Fall Play Costume Lead Location:

Ellensburg High School

Reports to: Director, Producer and ASB Coordinator

Stipend Amount:

$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, Rhonda.

Schmidt@esd401.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, Lori.

Gylling@esd401.org .

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