Student Assistant, Black Box Theater Technical Assistant

Student Assistant, Black Box Theater Technical Assistant

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

00906

Division

Black Box Theater -E&G

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The student technical assistants will assist the Instructor of Theatre. These students serve a vital role to the success of the theatre and are integral to enabling the Theatre to host additional events for Sauce, the CEO, and other programs on campus.

Examples of Duties

• Assist in setting up and positioning risers, equipment and stands, microphones, backdrops and projection screens
• Assist in the construction and dismantling of stage sets using power and hand tools.
• Assist during installs of lighting equipment by following directions on lighting plot and focusing
• Runs lighting and soundboards for small events.
• Loads and unloads equipment and props from trucks.
• Assist in maintaining costumes including laundering, ironing and pressing of clothing.
• Sweeps and mops floor.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have taken one class in technical theatre
• Skill in the use of a sewing machine
• Skill in the use of hand tools and power tools
• Ability to program a light board, read lighting plots, and set lights for a performance
• Skill in both verbal and written communication
• Must be able to commit to 5-10 Hours per week
• Must be able to lift 40 Pounds
• Comfortable going up and down ladders.
• Strong customer service skills and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, punctual, efficient, and eager to learn

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

Benefits vary by position, please visit https://www.ncf.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/ for more information.

Employer New College of Florida

Address 5800 Bay Shore Rd

Sarasota, Florida, 34243

Phone 941-487-5020

Website https://www.ncf.edu/