Student Assistant - Theatre

Stevenson University; Maryland; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Stevenson University is seeking a Student Assistant - Theatre to support the Technical Director in all aspects of theatrical production, including set construction, lighting, sound, and staffing for events at the BPAC. The role is a student employee position with hours arranged around class schedules.

The ideal candidate is a Stevenson student in good standing, familiar with theatrical terminology, and comfortable using hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Know theatrical terminology.
• Familiar with hand and power tools.
• Previous experience with theatrical productions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Director on all performance aspects.
• Staffing outside events held in the theatre.
• Assist with box office during productions.

Skills

Theatrical terminology

Hand and power tools

Theatrical productions experience

Education

Currently enrolled Stevenson University student

Job description

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Position Description

Posting Number

Posting Number 01155

Position Title

Position Title Student Assistant - Theatre

Department

Department School of Design, Arts, and Communication: Theatre

Position Summary

Assist the Technical Director in all aspects of theatrical production including set construction, lighting & sound and staffing for outside events using the Berman Family Performing Arts Center.

Education/Experience

Currently enrolled Stevenson University student in good standing with the University academically and judicially.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Know theatrical terminology
• Familiar with hand and power tools
• Previous experience with theatrical productions is a plus

Physical Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Activity includes keyboarding, standing and/or sitting, walking, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, talking and hearing. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal and reading printed materials. Subject to both environmental conditions; activities occur inside and outside.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Technical Director on all performance aspects.
• Staffing outside events held in the theatre.
• Assist with box office during productions.

Reports To

Reports To Professor, Theatre and Tech Dir & Mgr, BPAC

Posting Information

Number of Available Positions

Number of Available Positions 4

Work Location

Work Location Owings Mills North

Position Category

Position Category Student

Position Type

Position Type Student Employee

Months/Year

Months/Year 10

Hrs/Week

Hrs/Week 8-10

Hrs/Year

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Payroll

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $15.00 per hour

Recruitment Instructions

Recruitment Instructions Open to All Current Students

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/04/2026

Closing Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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