Student Assistant, Black Box Theater Technical Assistant

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Run lighting and soundboards for small events
• Load and unload equipment and props from trucks
• Assist in maintaining costumes including laundering, ironing and pressing of clothing
• Sweep and mop floor
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork

Requirements

• 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