Student Assistant - Theatre

St. Charles Community College; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College is looking for a part-time Student Assistant to join their Theatre department. This role involves assisting with theatre programming, performances, and various backstage duties. Ideal candidates are current students with effective communication skills and a welcoming demeanor. Preferred experience in performing arts or theatre production is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• Welcoming demeanor; effective communication skills.
• Professionalism and confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Assist backstage with builds, costumes, and props during rehearsals.
• Help with event setups and support box office staff.
• Serve as House Manager and maintain backstage areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Professionalism

Education

Current student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Job description

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St. Charles Community College is located just west of St. Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County. We are committed to student success and increasing faculty and staff diversity to prepare students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving diverse student populations.

We are seeking a part-time Student Assistant in the Theatre department to assist with theatre and performing arts programming, rehearsals, performances, and backstage/front of house duties as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist backstage with build, painting, costumes, or props during rehearsals or strike.
• Help with lobby setup for events, receptions, or pre/post-show functions.
• Work backstage for productions or in the booth for technical needs.
• Serve as House Manager for campus productions and concerts.
• Support box office staff with marketing, social media, ticketing, database entry, and campus marketing.
• Maintain backstage, costume spaces, and storage rooms in FAB.
• Assist with additional departmental needs as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
• Welcoming, smiling demeanor and effective communication skills.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Performing arts majors preferred but not required.
• Experience in theatre production is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Hours/Work Schedule

Variable; 4-10 hours per week, not to exceed 19 hours.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job functions: Design, Art/Creative, IT
• Industry: Higher Education