Theatre Shop Student Worker (Non-Federal)

University of California; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Central Arkansas is seeking a Theatre Shop Student Worker (Non-Federal) to assist with building scenery, hanging and focusing lighting, operating lighting and sound consoles, and working in Costume, Paints, and Props shops.

The role requires hands-on experience in theatrical trades, tool usage, and the ability to climb ladders, manage dusty environments, and work evenings or weekends as needed. This student position offers part-time opportunities in the Theatre Program.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatrical set construction, costumes, or props.
• Experience hanging and focusing theatrical lighting fixtures.
• Experience using stationary power tools (table saw, band saw, radial arm saw, drill press).
• Experience using power hand tools (screw guns, circular saw, jig saw or sewing machines).
• Ability to climb ladders and work in environments with dust from lumber and paints/solvents.
• Preferred: enrollment in Stagecraft, design, or costumes.

Responsibilities

• Build scenery and prepare show environments.
• Hang and focus lights, operate lighting console, sound console, and fly system.
• Work in Costume Shop, Paints and Props Shop.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Communicate and coordinate with a diverse staff.
• Possibly evenings and weekends.

Skills

Theatrical set construction

Lighting hanging experience

Education

Stagecraft coursework

Tools

Table saw

Band saw

Radial arm saw

Drill press

Screw guns

Circular saw

Jig saw

Job description

Theatre Shop Student Worker (Non-Federal)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dress Code

Dress Code

• Must wear sturdy shoes with solid rubber or leather soles (Depending on shop)
• No open-toe shoe or any kind of high-heeled shoe will be permitted
• Long pants must be worn- no shorts, skirts, or dresses (Depending on shop)
• Long sleeves must be buttoned or rolled up
• Large rings or dangling necklaces can be dangerous and should not be worn
• Hair longer than shoulder length must be confined when using power tools

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, as well as pushing, pulling and lifting. Frequent physical effort required.

Title Information

Working Title

Working Title Theatre Shop Student Worker (Non-Federal)

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate)

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate) 11

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S1812026

Department Name

Department Name Theatre Program

Funding Type

Funding Type UCA Student Help

Position Summary

• Building scenery
• Hanging and focusing lights
• Operating lighting console
• Operating sound console
• Operating fly system
• Working in Costume Shop
• Working in Paints and Props Shop
• Other duties as assigned

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate and work well with a diverse staff
• Responsible, dependable, and punctual
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of terminology and/or coursework in the Technical Theatre
• Some evenings and weekends may also be required
• Must have had experience in Theatrical set construction, costumes, or props
• Must have experience in hanging and focusing Theatrical Lighting fixtures
• Must have experience using stationary power tools such as table saw, band saw, radial arm saw and drill press
• Must have had experience using power hand tools such as screw guns, circular saws and jig saws or sewing machines
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in high places. Must be able to work in an environment which contains dust from cut lumber and in which paints and solvents might be used
• It is preferred that applicant has completed or is currently be enrolled in Stagecraft, design, or costumes.

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date

Open Date 09/01/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dress Code

Dress Code

• Must wear sturdy shoes with solid rubber or leather soles (Depending on shop)
• No open-toe shoe or any kind of high-heeled shoe will be permitted
• Long pants must be worn- no shorts, skirts, or dresses (Depending on shop)
• Long sleeves must be buttoned or rolled up
• Large rings or dangling necklaces can be dangerous and should not be worn
• Hair longer than shoulder length must be confined when using power tools

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, as well as pushing, pulling and lifting. Frequent physical effort required.

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