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Theater Scene Shop Work Study

Union College

  • Schenectady, New York
  • 22 days ago

    Highlights

    The individual in this position will be working in the Theater scene shop and performance spaces to support the production activities for the theater and dance department shows, as well as facilitate the general day-to-day workings of the scene shop. The position will entail construction and installation of scenery, lighting, audio, properties, and masking for each show, as well as maintenance and department production support.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSchenectady, New York
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1795
    Websitehttp://www.union.edu

    Description

    This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at

    finaid@union.edu

    .

    The individual in this position will be working in the Theater scene shop and performance spaces to support the production activities for the theater and dance department shows, as well as facilitate the general day-to-day workings of the scene shop. Hours are in the afternoon with some evening and weekend time depending on the needs of the shows. The position will entail construction and installation of scenery, lighting, audio, properties, and masking for each show, as well as maintenance and department production support.

    Department: Theater & Dance

    Location: Yulman Theater

    Supervisor's Name: Drew Bodd

    Please indicate hours/shifts available: Afternoon, Nights and Weekends

    Pay rate: $9.70/hr

    Number of Available Positions: 1


    Responsibilities:

    • Construction and installation of scenery, lighting, audio, properties, and masking for each show
    • Maintenance and department production support

    Qualifications:

    • There is no expectation for prior construction or theatrical production experience, however the student needs to be willing to learn quickly and pay attention to details.
    • Willingness to ask questions and the ability to focus on the assigned tasks and get along well with fellow students is a must.
    • Students must be able to show up on time and understand that the type of work being done in the shop is highly variable depending on the needs of the current production.

    Location: Schenectady, NY

    E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

    About Company

    Union College, founded in 1795, is a scholarly community dedicated to shaping the future and to understanding the past. Faculty, staff, and administrators welcome diverse and talented students into our community, work closely with them to provide a broad and deep education, and guide them in finding and cultivating their passions. We do this with a wide range of disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in the liberal arts and engineering, as well as academic, athletic, cultural, and social activities, including opportunities to study abroad and to participate in undergraduate research and community service. We develop in our students the analytic and reflective abilities needed to become engaged, innovative, and ethical contributors to an increasingly diverse, global, and technologically complex society.

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