Job Description: Scene Shop Assistant assists The Technical Director ,Props Master, Master Electrician Advanced Scene Shop Assistant and other Technical Staff in maintaining a smooth operation of the Tech Theater Production department, learning all aspects Technical Theater Production. Scene Shop Assistants will develop skills in Theater Production Operations , Project Management, leadership and most importantly prepare for their own career success.
Responsibilities: List all individual responsibilities.
- Help with the Maintenance and inventory of theater equipment
- Working with Scenic, Prop, Sound and Lighting designs and other technical drawings
- Following cutlists and other work products from the Tech Director and Advanced Scene Shop Assistants
- Construction of Scenic elements and props
- Hang and focus of Sound equipment
- Hang and focus of Lighting equipment
Career Readiness Skills You Will Develop through this Position:
- Critical Thinking – Interpretation of production documents
- Communication – Assist and Inform fellow theater work study and Production Teams on the status of projects
- Technology – Operation of Power tools and Sound and Lighting equipment, and Theatrical Rigging
- Teamwork – Collaborate with fellow theater work study on work tasks
- Career & Self Development – Meet with a TechDirector and Managing Director to discuss career goals
- Leadership – Lead teams of workers in specific tasks given by Tech Director
- Professionalism – Arrive on time and complete all assigned tasks by deadlines,
- Diversity & Inclusion – Assist students of all backgrounds and experiences
Required Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of Arcadia Technical Theater standards and Common practices
- Timeliness, reliability, and confidentiality are all required
- Must be a strong independent worker who is interested in supporting a team
Preferred Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Able to use Technical Theater equipment
- Skilled at using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom
Work-study eligibility: Please include the following statement here:
This is a work-study position. Applicants must be eligible for work-study to apply.
Duration of this position: Add the time period when this position is needed. Examples:
Typically work 6-8 hours weekly during the academic year in 2 hour shifts from 10 a.m. -6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
