Working closely with the Technical Director / Resident Designer and Theatre Department Chair, this

posi;on assists with the technical theatre opera;ons of McDonald Theatre in the Gearan Performing

Arts Center and Williams Studio Theatre including set construc;on, ligh;ng, sound, and necessary

maintenance of equipment and theatre facili;es. The Theatre Technical Assistant also supports the

Technical Director / Resident Designer in the supervision and mentoring of stagecraF lab students and

student workers.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Train, supervise, and/or mentor stagecraft lab students, student technical crews, and scene

shop student workers.

2. Assist with set construction and other design areas as needed for HWS Theatre productions.

3. Train, supervise, and/or mentor THTR 900 Theatre Production students who are working on

faculty-directed produc;ons in technical theatre roles. This may include stage managers,

assistant stage managers, light board operators, sound board operators, projec;ons operators,

run crew, etc.

4. Attend technical and dress rehearsals, performances, and strikes for faculty-directed

productions as needed.

5. Assist with upkeep and basic maintenance of shop and theatre spaces.

6. Provide technical support for additional Theatre Department events beyond the faculty-directed

productions. Examples may include guest artist performances, works-in-progress events from

Theatre classes, other special events in McDonald Theatre or Williams Studio.

Other Information:

The position is a part-time, 15-20 hours/week, 25 weeks/year, non-exempt posi;on. Hours are

generally in the mornings or afternoons but occasional work on evenings or weekends may be

required. Pay rate range is $20.00/hr —$30.00/hr.

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Theatre or related field, or equivalent combination of

education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equipment

used in a theatre scene shop and/or construc;on.

• Prior training and/or experience in theatre technical production is preferred.

• Experience in safely operating in a scene shop (or woodshop). This includes working with power

tools, the ability to read and understand shop drawings, and knowledge of basic math skills

required for measuring and cutting.

• Commitment to scene shop safety protocols.

• Willingness to be trained on equipment and procedures.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings, as

production needs dictate.

• Ability to work well with others, especially unskilled students is essen;al.

• Strong communica;on skills and willingness to take initiative.

• Highly reliable, flexible, and adaptable.

• Valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and comfortable working at safe heights.

• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other

cultures or backgrounds is required.

• Familiarity with campus environments or similar educational settings is advantageous.

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