Federal Work Study - Theatre Assistant

Arkansas State University-Beebe; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe is seeking four Federal Work Study students for Theatre Assistant roles for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Positions cover Costuming, Lighting, Design, and Stage, with duties including ticketing and public contact. Each area lists specific tasks and the need to coordinate with the Theatre Director for guidance.

Minimum wage is $11.00 per hour. Completion of FAFSA is required, along with the ability to manage multiple theatre duties and present ASUB professionally at

Qualifications

• Completion of the FAFSA is required.
• Ability to manage each area with organization and reliability.
• Maturity to represent ASUB at recruiting functions.
• Basic sewing ability for Costuming tasks.
• Knowledge of stage lighting for Lighting Assistant duties.
• Knowledge of Art and Desktop Publishing for Design Assistant tasks.

Responsibilities

• Costuming Assistant: sort, mend, dry clean costumes and manage supplies.
• Lighting Assistant: hang, aim, focus lights, replace bulbs, run shows.
• Design Assistant: create artwork, design elements, programs, and tickets.
• Stage Assistant: sweep/mop, assist with set building, move materials within Theatre.

Skills

FAFSA knowledge

Organizational skills

Maturity to represent ASUB

Basic sewing ability

Stage lighting knowledge

Art and Desktop Publishing

Job description

Job Title: Federal Work Study - Theatre Assistant

Campus Location: ASU Beebe

Job Description

The Theatre is seeking (4) Federal Work Study students at 15 hours each per week for the Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 terms. Duties are different in each area: costumes, lights, set/shop, and organizational stage assistant. This final position will assist with ticketing and thus have contact with the public. These positions will work closely with the supervisor/director for direction and instruction.

Costuming Assistant

• 1) sort, maintain, and mend costumes; 2) dry clean costumes as needed; 3) assist the Theatre Director in working with area high schools who wish to borrow costumes; and 4) maintain needed supplies and supply lists for Director.

Lighting Assistant

• 1) hang, aim, and focus lighting fixtures; 2) replace any lamps (bulbs) in the theatre as needed; 3) assist the Theatre Director with outside events; and 4) run the lights for all shows during the academic school year.

Design Assistant

• 1) create artwork; 2) create design elements for shows during the 2025/2026 academic school year; 3) create programs for the shows; and 4) create the tickets pertaining to each show.

Stage Assistant

• 1) sweep/mop stage area for events; 2) assist the Director and Production Assistant in building sets; and 3) help organize and move materials inside the Theatre.

Required Qualifications

Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. Appropriate skills to be able to manage each of these areas well. Knowledge & maturity to represent ASUB at recruiting functions.

Costuming Assistant: Basic sewing ability and a strong organizational ability.

Light Assistant: Knowledge of stage lighting, and the ability to hang and focus lights in the Theatre.

Design Assistan t: Knowledge of Art and Desktop Publishing skills.

Stage Assistant: Ability to stand, bend, and lift; the ability to carry any and all materials throughout the Theatre.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

$11.00 per hour

Background Check Statement

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Posting Number

S5562017

Open Date

07/21/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Compliance

• Know Your Rights https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlap.pdf (English) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf (Spanish)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf