What are the responsibilities and job description for the Props Crew – Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2025 (ISU Students) position at Illinois State University?
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Props Crew – Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2025 (ISU Students)
Employee Classification: Student Special Event
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Theatre, Dance, and Film
Job Summary
PROP ARTISAN/CREW
- Significant stage prop fabrication and finishing experience is desired, preferably in a professional environment. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated prop skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, and be self-motivated.
- Positions will be available for both the build period of the Festival and the full season. Props Artisans hired for the build period will work from May 20 – July 11. Props Artisans hired for the full season will work May 20 – August 6 and be transitioned to changeover/deck crew when dress rehearsals begin.
Housing is available at a reduced cost beginning on May 19.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed and positions filled as applications are received.
In addition to the required resume and cover letter, interested applicants are encouraged to submit images of their work, uploaded as a Word or PDF document. Alternatively, a link to an online portfolio can be uploaded in a Word or PDF document.
Additional Information
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory theatre company that produces Shakespeare and contemporary plays in the spirit of Shakespeare every summer at the beautiful Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington, Illinois. The Festival hires professional Directors, Designers, Actors, and production personnel and offers a variety of internships to students from Illinois State University and other colleges and universities. The Festival sells an average of 10,000 tickets per year, is supported by Illinois State University and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society.
Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.
Pay Rate
$15/hour
Required Qualifications
1. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
2. Self-motivated
3. Strong communication skills
4. Additional requirements included in the General Summary
Work Hours
Regular shop hours are typically Tuesday through Sunday 8:00am to 4:30pm with an average of 37.5 hours per week. Individual schedules will vary based on daily needs. Additional hours may be added during tech weeks. For the positions who will stay through the festival, work hours will shift to mostly evening hours for performances.
Proposed Starting Date
May 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume & Cover Letter
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior
Optional Applicant Documents
Images of work or links to online portfolio
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior
Contact Information for Applicants
Allie Nicholson
alnich1@ilstu.edu
Production Manager, Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.
Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.
International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 01/30/2025 12:10 PM CST
Application Closes:
Salary : $15
