Student Actor/Improviser

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The work study program at Des Moines Area Community College provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance their education and gain experience aligned with their course of study. Position involves performing scripted and improvised materials in diverse settings, with an audition possibly required during the interview.

Work hours are limited to 5 hours per week, scheduled around class commitments.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and experience in scripted and improvised live performance.
• An audition may be required as part of the interview.

Responsibilities

• Perform scripted, structured, and/or improvised materials in various settings, such as trainings and student scenarios.
• Assist with program activities and support college services.

Skills

Live performance

Auditions

Job description

Position Information

Job Number

Job Number 27-S02

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Student Positions

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail] .

Salary Information

$12.50 per hour.

Job Summary

The work study program provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance the costs of postsecondary education. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for employment arranged around class schedules, while providing essential services to the College and the community.

Essential Functions

Perform scripted, structured, and/or improvised materials in various settings, such as, but not limited to, professional development trainings, procedural trainings, student scenarios, etc. An audition may be required as part of the interview.

Required Qualifications

Education, training, and experience in scripted and improvised live performance.

Work Schedule

5 hours per week. Days and times to be determined.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/11/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Deadline for Submitting Applications 04/01/2027

Open Until Filled No

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html . ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail] . Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone], FAX : [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR [e-mail] .

Posting Specific Questions

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• Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)
• What is your preferred pronoun? (optional)
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