Theater Department Production Assistant - Scene Shop - Tier 2
Theater Department Production Assistant - Scene Shop - Tier 2
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Job Description
Job Title: Production Assistant Scene Shop Tier 2
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057
Department Name: Theater Department - Production
Unit Number (5 digits): 11733
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Theater Department Technical Director
Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
Work with a team of students and faculty to create scenery for the theater departments productions.
Transferable Skills:
Communication
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Problem Solving
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties vary daily but can include:
Building scenery using an assortment of power and hand tools
Painting scenery
Installing scenery on the Kelsey or Haugen stages
Finding or building props as needed for department productions
Assisting in keeping the theaters and storage areas organized
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills
Have been employed as a production assistant in the scene shop for a minimum of 1 academic year.
Show up for assigned shifts consistently and on time.
Self-motivated able to identify and move on to the next task with minimal prompting by supervisor.
Able to identify different types of lumber and plywood.
Able to use hand portable and stationary power tools with minimal instruction.
Able to build a scenic unit from a drawing after some instruction from the supervisor.
Know the procedure for safely a batten in and out.
Able to identify and communicate about potential safety hazards on stage and in the shop.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
Employment Type
Part-Time
