What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scene Shop Assistant Fine Arts Center- Student Employment (Workstudy Eligibility Preferred) position at VTSU?
JOB SUMMARY: Shop Assistant is responsible to provide technical support in the areas of lighting, rigging and scenery. Responsibilities also include assisting with all aspects of scenic construction, maintenance of scene shop, equipment and tools, supervision of stagecraft lab students, ensure the proper and safe operation of all equipment, provide maintenance of all tools and light equipment, as needed.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Oversee and instruct lab students in proper and safe techniques of stagecraft in areas of
lighting, Scenery and Properties (approximately 20 students per semester).
- Assist in training lab students in safety procedures and proper usage of all tools.
- Build from working drawings supplied by the Technical Director and/or
designer.
- Maintain inventory of scenic materials and hardware.
- Assist with technical needs for all student-produced theatre.
- Attend all necessary Saturday and Sunday shop and crew calls.
- Work with Technical Services Staff to insure easy transference of Theater Arts events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Stagecraft class and power tool training required.
Knowledge of the use and safe practice of all power and pneumatic tools.
Knowledge of construction and building of scenery.
Able to perform a variety of physical duties including lifting up to 75 lbs.
Knowledge of theatrical equipment.
Ability to train and supervise others.
Able to adapt to a changing environment.
Maintain a positive attitude toward other employees and students.
Good math skills.
