Graduate Assistant (Theatre)

NSCS; Chadron (NE); Hybrid; USD 7,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Chadron State College seeks a Graduate Assistant in Theatre to design and implement technical elements for the season, meeting with the artistic director and design team. You will help realize all technical aspects and supervise students in scene, costume, and lighting labs while supporting Memorial Hall events.

You will join a team focused on experiential learning, with completion of a Bachelor’s degree, campus work, and a background check as prerequisites. Campus presence is required.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree.
• Conditionally accepted or accepted application to CSC graduate program.
• Successful background records check.
• Work on the Chadron State College main campus.

Responsibilities

• Design one or more technical element for each production in the theatre season, as assigned by Theatre faculty.
• Attend production meetings and communicate promptly with the production’s artistic director and design team.
• Work with the Theatre faculty and production team to realize all technical elements.
• Assist in the training and supervision of students in the scene shop, costume shop, and lighting lab.
• Support non-theatre Memorial Hall events through safe and effective use of the Memorial Hall Auditorium and technical equipment.
• Assist in the planning and advertising of Theatre Day and other Theatre events.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications received after interviews are scheduled may not be fully considered for this position.

Graduate Assistants are hired at Chadron State College to assist in meeting the vision and goals established for CSC . Strategic deployment of graduate assistant positions is essential to ensure that limited resources are utilized in a manner consistent with the philosophy of CSC . Graduate assistants provide experiential learning in select areas and to assist the individual in a successful transition to future educational and professional opportunities.

Examples of Work Performed

Design one or more technical element (set, lights, costumes, props, etc.) for each production in the theatre season (typically 2-4 productions), as assigned by Theatre faculty.
Attend production meetings and communicate promptly with the production’s artistic director and design team.
Work with the Theatre faculty and production team to realize all technical elements.
Assist in the training and supervision of students in the scene shop, costume shop, and lighting lab. Support non-theatre Memorial Hall events through safe and effective use of the Memorial Hall Auditorium and technical equipment.
Assist in the planning and advertising of Theatre Day and other Theatre events.

Required Qualifications

Completed Bachelor’s degree
Conditionally accepted or accepted application to CSC graduate program
Successful background records check
Work on the Chadron State College main campus

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate major or minor in Theatre or related field

Experience working safely in a scene shop and installing theatrical lighting equipment

Experience in scenic, lighting, and/or costume design

Willingness to assist in all aspects of technical theatre

Willingness to train and support undergraduate students

Salary Information

Salary Information $5,760 per semester plus tuition waiver (student fees not included)

General Information

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you conditionally accepted or eligible to be accepted to a Chadron State College Master's Program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work on the Chadron State College campus?
  • Yes
  • No