Technical Assistant

Liberty; Lynchburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a part-time Technical Assistant to support Scene Shop staff with set construction, painting, and prop creation.

This student work-study eligible position will also help organize and clean the Scene Shop, assist in making and organizing props, and operate basic power tools as needed.

Qualifications

• Liberty University StudentWork Study Eligible status required.
• Basic knowledge of power tools.
• 3 months experience with wood construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of set making.
• Help with organization and cleaning of the Scene Shop.
• Assist in making and organizing props.

Skills

Communication & Comprehension

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Problem Solving

Education

Liberty University Student Work Study Eligible

Tools

Power tools

Job description

## Technical AssistantApply: Lynchburg, VA: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R0011422Student worker will assist Scene Shop staff with creating sets, painting, props, etc.# ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Student will assist in execution of set making.* Student will help with organization and cleaning of the Scene Shop.* Student will assist in making and organizing of props.Additional information may be found here# QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS## Education and ExperienceLiberty University StudentWork Study EligibleMust have basic knowledge of power tools.3 months experience with wood construction.# ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB## Communication and Comprehension* Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.* Basic knowledge of power tools* At least 3 months experience with wood construction.* Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.* Strong organizational skills.* Excellent computer skills.**Problem Solving*** Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.## Physical and Sensory Abilities* Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.* Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.* Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.# # WORKING CONDITIONS## ## Work EnvironmentThe working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled scene shop or theater. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.## Driving RequirementsNo driving required.**Time Type**Part time**Location**Onsite **Pay Rate**Starting at $12.77 Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.*The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.*