Technical Theatre Assistant - Dept Studio

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University seeks a Technical Theatre Assistant for the Dept Studio at the Mullen Center. The student hourly role runs about 5–6 hours weekly with Tue/Thu morning sessions 9:30–11:30, plus an extra hour weekly.

Duties include setting up and breaking down camera gear, recording scenes, and distributing edited footage for student review. Ideal candidates are familiar with camera equipment, capable of recording and editing material, and able to support on-camera coursework.

Qualifications

• Familiar with camera equipment setup, breakdown, charging, maintaining and securing.
• Experience in recording, splicing and editing material.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up, breaking down, charging, maintaining and securing equipment for on-camera theatre course.
• Assist instructor in recording student scenes.
• Assist instructor in splicing, editing, and distributing recorded scenes for student review.

Skills

Camera equipment setup

Video recording

Video editing

Job description

Technical Theatre Assistant - Dept Studio

Position Information

Posting Number: 20260300V

Position Title: Technical Theatre Assistant - Dept Studio

Posting Type Student Hours/week: 6

Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location Mullen Center

Detailed Work Schedule Estimated hours- 5 hours per week
Dates-8/25 - end of 2026 semester
9:30-11:30am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Plus 1 additional work hour per week

Number of positions: 1

Department: 146-Theatre

Contact Name: Elisa Hibbs

Contact Phone/Extension: 94897

Position Summary Information

• Assist in setting up, breaking down, charging, maintaining and securing equipment for on-camera theatre course
• Assist instructor in recording student scenes
• Assist instructor in splicing, editing, and distributing recorded scenes for student review

Requirements

• Being familiar with camera equipment-set up, break down, charging, maintaining and securing.
• Have expertise in recording, splicing and editing material.

Additional Information

Physical Demands Summary: Possible carrying, set-up and break-down of camera equipment

Wage Rate: $11.25/hour

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 08/25/2026 Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for work study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your availability (days, times)?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)