Student Theatre Assistant

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA, seeks a Student Theatre Assistant to support theatre activities on campus. The role involves practical, hands-on work in the venue and essential administrative tasks to help productions run smoothly.

Work is 10 hours per week at $12.50 per hour, with a flexible schedule. Applicants must be a current full-time DMACC student (12+ credits fall/spring, 6 in summer) and ready to contribute to a dynamic theatre program.

Qualifications

• Must be a current full-time DMACC student carrying a course load of at least 12 credits in fall and spring, and 6 credits during summer.
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, communicative, deadline-driven, and willing to work with their hands and on their feet.

Responsibilities

• Support theatre activities both in the performance venue and administratively.
• Duties may include set building, cleaning, painting, properties creation/acquisition, program cutting, materials delivery and organization.
• This is not a marketing or social media position.

Skills

Self-motivated

Responsible

Communicative

Deadline-driven

Hands-on

Education

DMACC student (full-time status)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

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].

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Student Theatre Assistant

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-S04

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Student Positions

Application & Position Information Call

Carl Lindberg at [e-mail] or [phone].

Salary Information

$12.50 per hour.

Job Summary

Student worker to support theatre activities.

Essential Functions

Support both in the performance venue and administratively.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, set building, cleaning, painting, properties creations and/or acquisitions, program cutting, materials delivery and/or organization, etc.

This is not a marketing or social media position.

Required Qualifications

Must be a current full-time status DMACC student carrying a course load of at least 12 credits in the fall and spring term and 6 credits during the summer term.

Must be self-motivated, responsible, communicative, deadline-driven, and willing to work with their hands and on their feet.

Desired Qualifications

Work Schedule

10 hours per week. Days and times to be determined, flexible and willing to work with varying schedules.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/09/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

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].

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please provide your student schedule. (Open Ended Question)
• 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.)