AY Student Scene Shop Assistant Tier 1 (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Theater Student Production Assistant Scene Shop Tier 1 (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057

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Department Name: Theater Department - Production

Unit Number (5 digits): 11733

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Theater Department Technical Director

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

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)

• Dependable and willing to learn

• Able to work as a team

• Theatrical and/or woodworking experience helpful but not necessary

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching kneeling/crawling stooping twisting/pivoting climbing/balancing reaching overhead grasping/handling pushing/pulling lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. operating hand tools operating power tools and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise respiratory factors chemicals vibrations proximity hazards and heights or cramped quarters as well as rare exposure to wet or humid conditions indoors extreme cold and extreme heat to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.