NFWS Theatre Technical Assistant 25/26

Specific Duties

• Provide support for stagecraft labs, including assisting other students with their work.
• Promote a safe work environment and keep the scene shop clean and orderly.
• Assist faculty with course-related tasks, such as copying and filing.
• Assist with all areas of theatrical production like costumes, painting, building, and warehouse maintenance.
• Help facilitate stagecraft labs and work calls for the scheduled build of theatrical sets and production elements.
• Work along side inexperienced students and help them apply techniques of stagecraft safely within the scheduled time.
• Read plans and follow directives from the Assistant Technical Director and the Technical Director related to building scenic elements and facility/warehouse maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current University of La Verne student
• Demonstrate a familiarity with some of the tools and techniques related to the theatre such as sewing, painting, drawing, graphic design, carpentry, electrics, computer software, video, or computer programming by providing a letter of recommendation that speaks to the candidates character and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working backstage on more than one high school or college theatre production.
• Experience completing projects related to building or construction or craft at home or at another institution, or demonstrate through a portfolio or a letter of recommendation, a familiarity with tools and techniques related to the theatre such as sewing, painting, drawing, graphic design, carpentry, electrics, electronics, computer software, video, or computer programming.
• Patience, a sense of humor, and a sincere desire to help others achieve the highest levels of success in technical theatre in order to foster life long learning, diversity, and community building.

Benefits Summary Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.

University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.

In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.

Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance. Location La Verne Main Campus If Other, please specify. Physical Demands Summary Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration Short lifts up to 50lbs. Describe work environment Shop, Backstage and Warehouse Hiring Pay Rate Hourly Rate $16.90

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