Theater Technician Assistant, Student Employee

Lindenwood University; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a Theater Technician Assistant, Student Employee to support the theatre program under faculty supervision. The role involves assisting with technical production tasks including audio, lighting, set and costume construction, painting, and loading/striking of shows.

Must be a current Lindenwood student and in good academic standing. The position is 15 hours per week, non-exempt, with a typical work cycle from before the fall term through graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University and in good academic standing.
• Experience or education in theatre is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set construction using hand and power tools.
• Assist with lighting setup, stage painting, and costume construction.
• Prepare and strike sets, manage staging and seating areas.
• Operate basic sound and light boards under supervision.
• Maintain orderly workspace and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Read and follow instructions

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Enrollment at Lindenwood University

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Industrial machines

Lighting instruments

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Theater Technician Assistant, Student Employee

Job Code: 17569

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 15

Job Week Assignment: 36

Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Cycle: Monday two weeks prior to the start of the fall term and continues to Graduation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 1.1.2026

This application is open to Federal Work Study (FWS)-eligible students as well as non-FWS students. Fifty percent of the available positions are reserved for FWS students.

Job Summary

The theater technician assistant student employee works under the direction of theatre program faculty to aid in the technical production aspects – including span audio, lighting, set construction, costume construction, painting, loading and striking – of Lindenwood’s academic and professional shows.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Uses basic hand tools, power tools and industrial machines to construct sets
• Creates costumes and paints scenery
• Sets up and tears down staging, seating and soft goods
• Hangs, focuses and provides general maintenance of lighting instruments
• Sets up audio equipment including sound boards, speaker systems and microphones
• Runs light boards and/or audio boards
• Provides constructive feedback; receptive to helpful input
• Collaborates with peers and supervisors to provide patrons with the best possible experience
• Takes ownership of personal workspace, keeping the area organized and clean
• Strictly adheres to safety procedures and guidelines
• Remains cognizant of workflow throughout the shop, including infeed and outfeed of power equipment
• Assures setup of applications never overlaps with other shop operations
• Manages outward/upward when health and safety issues arise

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
• Good academic and financial standing with the university
• Experience and/or education in theatre preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Cognizant of work’s impact on production value and success
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• Shop environment working with wood, metal, fabrics, thermoplastics, paints, dyes and other materials
• Backstage of large theater
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Workers rarely sit and often assist with carrying or loading sets
• Regular in-person attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Fine motor skills and visual acuity
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.