Lighting/Projection Production Work Study

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Work-Study Lighting/Projection production student to assist the Faculty Lighting Designer and technical staff in managing, organizing, repairing instruments and installing design plots for productions.

Based on discussion with Lighting Design Faculty, opportunities may expand to programming, operating show cues, or assisting with designs. Work calls are scheduled with your supervisor, hours are flexible and may increase near production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Adhere to safety procedures.
• Comfortable with heights and climbing ladders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing, organizing and repair instruments.
• Assist in installing design plots for productions.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety procedures

Climbing ladders

Ladder safety

Instrument handling

Tools

Lighting equipment

Job description

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [e-mail]. The Lighting/Projection production work study student role will work primarily with the Faculty Lighting Designer as well as other technical faculty and staff to assist in managing, organizing, repairing instruments, and installing designs plots for productions. In conversation with the Lighting Design Faculty, for the interested student this could expand to include assisting with programming, operating show cues, or assisting with designs. Work calls will be scheduled with your supervisor, hours can be flexible, with more time needed closer to production deadlines(often between weeks 6-8 of each term). This will include work with lighting, projections, and may overlap into sound and video support. Hours may include work hours in evenings or weekends depending on production needs.

Department: Theatre & Dance Location: Yulman Theater Supervisor: Travis Richardson/Brittney Belz Work Available: days, nights, weekends Rate of Pay: $9.70 /hr Number of Positions available: 1

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Assist in managing, organizing and repair instruments Assist in installing design plot for productions

Qualifications: Follow verbal and written instructions Adhere to safety procedures Comfortable with heights/climbing ladders Ability to carry at last 25 pounds Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.