Work Study - Actor/Improviser

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is offering a work-study position designed to help students balance work with classes while serving the campus and community.

The role involves performing scripted, structured, and improvised materials in trainings and student scenarios; an audition may be required. The position pays $12.50 per hour for 5 hours per week, with applications screened through the DMACC Employment Application.

Qualifications

• Education, training, and experience in scripted and improvised live performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform scripted, structured, and/or improvised materials in various settings, such as trainings and student scenarios; an audition may be required as part of the interview.

Skills

Live performance

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information,educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions).Incomplete applications and/or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required).Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred.Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcriptswill be collected upon hire (if applicable).

The application form will be used to screen applicants for requiredqualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include allrelevant work experience.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employersponsorship.

Position Information

Job Title

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-W26

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible.

Job Category

Job Category Student Positions

Application & Position Information Call

Carl Lindberg at [e-mail] or [phone].

Salary Information

$12.50 per hour.

Job Summary

The work study program provides funds for part‑time employment to help students finance the costs of postsecondary education. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity for employment arranged around class schedules, while providing essential services to the College and the community.

Essential Functions

Perform scripted, structured, and/or improvised materials in various settings, such as, but not limited to, professional development trainings, procedural trainings, student scenarios, etc. An audition may be required as part of the interview.

Required Qualifications

Education, training, and experience in scripted and improvised live performance.

Desired Qualifications

Work Schedule

5 hours per week. Days and times to be determined.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/11/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Deadline for Submitting Applications 04/01/2027

Open Until Filled No

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you eligible for Work Study?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you enrolled in financial aid eligible courses as a DMACC student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please provide your student schedule.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)
• What is your preferred pronoun? (optional)
  • She/her/hers
  • He/him/his
  • They/them/theirs
  • Not available