Workship - Scenic & Properties Shop Assistant

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Troy University's Theatre & Dance department is seeking a Workship - Scenic & Properties Shop Assistant. The role involves assisting in the scene shop, organizing and maintaining materials, stock, and equipment, and helping to build or secure scenery for productions.

Hours are 10 to 15 per week with varying times. Candidates must be current Troy University students majoring/minoring in theatre or dance. No driving requirement and the position is on campus in Troy, AL.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Troy University student.
• Must be a theatre or dance major or minor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scene shop assistant.
• Organize and maintain materials, stock and equipment.
• Build or secure scenery for productions.

Skills

Current student

Theatre/Dance major or minor

Job description

Posting Details

• Posting Number: ST1474P
• Position Title: Workship - Scenic & Properties Shop Assistant
• Position Type: Student
• Department: Theatre & Dance - Troy
• Division: College of Arts and Humanities
• Campus: Troy
• Work Status: Student (SPT)
• Temporary: No
• Location: Troy - T01
• Job Summary: The Workship position for the Department of Theatre and Dance is responsible for serving as scene shop assistant, including organization and maintenance of materials, stock, and equipment, along with building or securing scenery for productions.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be a current Troy University student
  • Must be a theatre or dance major or minor
• Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?: No
• Work Hours:
  • 10 to 15 hours per week
  • Hours will vary
• List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position:
  • Ability to work with heights
  • Ability to work with scene shop equipment, such as power tools and hand tools
  • Ability to lift and/or move heavy equipment
• Does this position have supervisory responsibility?: No
• Posting Date: 08/25/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Quick Link: https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/48312

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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2. Please specify:

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you currently work in another position for Troy University?
   • No
   • Yes - intend to keep other position
   • Yes - intend to resign from other position
4. * Are you a current Troy University student?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume