Student, Theatre Assistant

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:
Theatre Arts Arts & Technology 257 FVCC Kalispell Campus

ELIGIBILITY:
Must be Work-Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)

START DATE:
This position will start August 18 2025

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:
Academic Calendar Year 2025/2026

WORK SCHEDULE:
Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Requires working some evenings and weekends during production. May work up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE:
Casual wear with appropriate coverage; closed-toed footwear is required for set work

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:
Supports the Theatre Arts Department productions and/or supervisor

POSITION DUTIES:

• Under minimal supervision supports the Theatre Department:
• Assists with Theatre setups and productions
• Assists with facilities plant maintenance and maintains a safe working environment
• Cleans organizes and maintains theatre shop and storage areas
• May perform other like duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester and
• Ability to work with a minimal level of supervision and is self-motivated and
• Possesses customer service skills and
• Possesses light construction skills and
• Ability to problem-solving and follow directions and
• Possesses a cooperative spirit in working with peers supervisors students and the public

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Theatre coursework;
• Experience in art or theatre set work

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
Communication skills critical thinking planning collaboration customer service leadership

PREDICTED OUTCOME:
Practical competence critical thinking collaboration communicating effectively customer service professionalism

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule effective communication/interpersonal skills and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to offers of student employment FVCC may conduct thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC may conduct post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION: Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement Human Resources Partner Recruitment or .

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.