Costume Designer Fall 2026

Job Title:

Costume Designer Fall 2026

Location:

Waverly High School

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary Range/ Level:

$20.00/hour

Terms of Employment

Length of Show

Date Posted:

August 31 2026

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Application Process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at

Costumer Designer Fall 2026

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)

Faxed:

Mailed: Waverly Community Schools 515 Snow Rd. Lansing MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

These positionsare responsible fordesigning the costumes makeup and hairstyles of the theatre production for which the individual was hired fall or spring respectively. The job title includes involvement in all production phases including pre-production audition preparation auditions rehearsal period production meetings technical and dress rehearsals and performances. This positionis responsible forfollowing established policies and procedures toassistwith production needs in consultation with the Theatre and Events Manager. The schedule for this position typically includes some attendance at rehearsals for a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 weeks in addition to weekend hours during the performance week(s). Other hours are at the discretion of the individual hired.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functionsand duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

Following and enforcing safety procedures and policies includingassisting withsupervision of rehearsals and performances.

Reporting defective and hazardous equipment and conditions.

Assistinginthe supervising oftheatre productionsand rehearsals.

Clearly communicatinga visiontothe artistic team.

Designing costumes hair and makeup to compliment the directors vision.

Sewing and altering costume pieces.

Demonstrating hair and makeup techniques to students in a patient and helpful manner.

Attending production meetings & check-ins.

Collaborating with the artistic team to solve problems.

Collaborating with the Theatre & Events Manager to schedule costumework days fittings costume parades and any other necessary work in theater spaces.

Following established procedures to obtain orassistthe Theatre & Events Manager in obtaining necessary costumes notions fabric or other materials related to costuming work.

Creating a positive environment for students to learn.

Attending rehearsals as needed makinggood useof the time to support student needs.

Reading and understandingpolicies and theatre documentation.

Supporting the production as needed in collaboration with the Theatre & Events Manager.

Performing other duties as assigned by thebuilding principalor district administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Experience with sewing andcostuming.

KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Ability to read andwrite theaterdocumentation.

Ability to exercise good judgment resourcefulness and maintain effective working relationships with staff students and the community.

Working knowledge oftheatre terminology and acting techniques.

Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs and their applications.

Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect responsibility honesty and caring when interacting with staff students and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distancevisionand ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school theater. There can be moments of quiet or moments of high activity depending on the situation.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employeeis required tocompare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination

The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations:Assistancewith the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at(517) 319-3031) or .