Theatre Scene Shop Production Assistant

East Stroudsburg University; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Theatre Scene Shop Production Assistant to assist in organizing and maintaining the Theatre Scene Shop. The role includes constructing and painting sets for university productions and supervising Play Production students in the shop.

You will collaborate with other production departments, support Production Designers, and engage in carpentry, scenic painting, lighting setup, and prop organization as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure procedures are followed accurately.
• Reliability is important as this is a full semester commitment.

Responsibilities

• Organization and maintenance of Theatre Scene Shop.
• Help to construct and paint sets for University productions.
• Collaborate and oversee Play Production students working shop.
• Assist with other production departments as needed-- electric, props, costumes, and sound.
• Assist Production Designers as needed.
• Work may include activities like carpentry, scenic painting, hang and focus of lighting equipment, and building and organization of props.

Skills

Problem solving

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Theatre Scene Shop Production Assistant

JobSummary:

This position will assist in theorganization and maintenanceof Theatre Scene Shop.

Responsibilities:

• Organization and maintenance of Theatre Scene Shop.
  
• Help to construct and paint sets for University productions.
  
• Collaborate and oversee Play Production students working shop.
  
• Assist with other production departments as needed-- electric, props, costumes, and sound.
  
• Assist Production Designers as needed.
  
• Work may include activities like carpentry, scenic painting, hang and focus of lighting equipment, and building and organization of props.
  

Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong attention to detail to ensure procedures are followed accurately.
  
• Reliabilityis important as this is a full semester commitment.

Working Hours:

2-6pm Monday, Wednesday,and Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed to produce the show.This position will require 10-15 hrs. weekly.

PayRate:

Startingat $10.00

Employment Eligibility & University Commitment

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud ESU is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm