Graduate Assistant - Technical Arts

Midland University; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 4,700 - 6,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus meal plan

Stipend provided

Tuition remission

15 meals per week plan

Job summary

Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska, seeks a Graduate Assistant - Technical Arts to support scenic design, carpentry, and technical operations for the Performing Arts program. The role includes working with the Director of Technical Arts to design scenery, manage the Scene Shop, and assist with events and productions.

The position requires admission to Midland's Master’s programs and pays a monthly stipend with full tuition remission options, plus an on-campus meal plan.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and relevant experience in the technical arts, including scenic construction, lighting, sound operation, and/or costume design.
• Theatre design, carpentry, and scenic drafting experience are a plus.
• Positive attitude, outgoing personality, ability to connect with others independently resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Technical Arts to develop and implement scenic designs for Midland's drama productions.
• Serve as the lead carpenter and assistant technical director in Midland's Scene Shop.
• Support the technical needs of a variety of Midland Performing Arts Events.
• Intermittently direct set and prop construction, stage and technical management, and oversee student performing arts productions.
• Assist with, and on occasion lead, recruiting efforts for the Technical Arts program and Performing arts with confidentiality and enthusiasm.
• Provide support to current students and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Technical arts experience

Scenic construction

Lighting operation

Sound operation

Carpentry

Stage management

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Scenic drafting

Job description

## QualificationsMidland University, a private, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant -Technical Arts. This position will be offered within our graduate assistant structure, requiring admission to one of Midland's Master's level programs. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to various aspects of the program, including recruiting, coaching, video and equipment duties, and other tasks and duties. The position allows for an on-campus meal plan, stipend, and tuition remission from the University. All position finalists will require three professional references.This candidate will have frequent contact with prospective students and their families, high school teachers and administrators, members of Omaha, Lincoln, and Fremont's Arts Community, Midland University students, as well as the University faculty and staff. Specifically the Director of Technical Arts.Job responsibilities include: ● Work with the Director of Technical Arts to develop and implement scenic designs for Midland's drama productions. ● Serve as the lead carpenter and assistant technical director in Midland's Scene Shop. ● Support the technical needs of a variety of Midland Performing Arts Events. ● Intermittently direct set and prop construction, stage and technical management, and oversee student performing arts productions. ● Assist with, and on occasion lead, recruiting efforts for the Technical Arts program, as well as the performing arts as a whole. This includes communicating with prospective students, updating recruitment tracking information, attending campus visits, logging awarding information, and assisting with various recruitment duties as requested by the Director of Technical Arts or Asst. Director of Performing arts with confidentiality, professionalism, and enthusiasm. ● Work with the Performing Arts staff/faculty to provide current students support and encouragement. ● Strive to build/maintain an environment of integrity, trust, and transparency. ● Other duties as assigned.Need to have: A bachelor's degree and relevant experience in the technical arts, including, but not limited to, scenic construction, lighting, sound operation, and/or costume design/construction. Theatre design, carpentry, and scenic drafting experience are a plus.Should demonstrate: ● A positive attitude ● An outgoing personality with the ability to connect with others naturally ● An ability to resolve issues independentlyCompensation: ● Monthly Stipend Amount: $500 ● Tuition Remission: 100% LTD & MEd (Does not include MBA) ● 15-meal per week meal plan