Student Employment: Student Technical Theater Assistant AY 26/27

Working at Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University is seeking a Student Technical Theater Assistant to support the Black Box Theater in the College of Arts & Sciences under Federal Work Study. The position focuses on theater maintenance, event prep, and hands-on work with lighting, scenery, costumes, and safety protocols.

You will work 0-15 hours per week with hours primarily on Thursdays and Fridays 9am-5pm, and additional weekends as needed. Training will cover equipment handling and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders.
• Ability to work at height.
• Willingness to learn about and safely operate tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with theater maintenance and event prep.
• Hang and focus lighting equipment.
• Build, move, install scenic elements and equipment.
• Paint scenery and props.
• Care for costumes and sewing.
• Clean and maintain theater space and equipment.
• Organize equipment and storage.
• Assist with event setup and strike.
• Maintain a safe workplace and wear PPE as directed.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Ladders

Work at height

Learn tool use

Job description

Student Technical Theater Assistant

College of Arts & Sciences

Federal Work Study

Responsibilities

• Assist with theater maintenance, and preparation for events held in the Black Box Theater
• Under the supervision of the Theater Technical Director:
  • Hang and focus lighting equipment
  • Build, move, and install scenic elements, and other performance equipment
  • Paint scenery and props
  • Use sewing machine to build or mend costumes
  • Care for costumes including washing, drying, ironing, steaming, and other care methods
  • Cleaning and maintenance of theater space and equipment
  • Equipment organization and storage
  • Event setup and strike
• Maintain a safe workplace through proper workwear including sturdy closed-toe shoes, durable pants, hair securely fashioned, and PPE as directed by the Technical Director

Qualifications

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders
• Ability to work at height
• Willingness to learn about and safely operate tools and equipment

Hours of Position

• Flexible work hours depending on event needs (0-15 hours/week)
• Available hours will be Thursdays and Fridays 9am-5pm, weekends as needed, Monday-Wednesday as needed.

Required Documents for Application

Resume & Cover letter

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only: If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: September 03, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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