Theater Assistant (FWS Only)

Stubblefield Institute; Shepherdstown, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd University seeks a student employee to provide front of house support for campus productions and events in the Department of Contemporary Art and Theater. Duties include ticket scanning and ushering, with evenings and weekends required, and schedules arranged around the student’s class timetable.

Preference is given to Theatre majors/minors and students who have completed THEA 205 Theatre Technology course. This is a Federal Work Study position at the Shepherdstown campus.

Qualifications

• Must be Federal Work Study.
• Experience in theater productions preferred.
• Preference given to Theatre Minors and those who have completed THEA 205.

Responsibilities

• Provide front of house support for productions and events (ticket scanning, ushering, etc.).
• Duties will be further specified based on student interest and experience.

Skills

Front of house

Ushers experience

Education

Theatre 205 Theater Technology

Job description

Department Student Emp Dept of Contemporary Art and Theater

Job Summary/Basic Function

Duties:

Provide front of house support for productions and events (ticket scanning, ushering, etc.). Duties will be further specified based on student interest and experience. This position will require some evenings and weekends, but the schedule is flexible based on the student’s schedule. Preference will be given to theater majors and minors and those who have completed THEA 205.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be Federal Work Study
Previous experience in theater productions (at Shepherd or elsewhere) is recommended. Preference is given to Theatre Minors and those that have completed the Theater 205 “Theater Technology” course.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in theater productions (at Shepherd or elsewhere) is recommended. Preference is given to Theatre Minors and those that have completed the Theater 205 “Theater Technology” course.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/02/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/18/2026

Special Instructions Summary

Job Duties

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you available to work weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you a current employee of the university?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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