Work Study Theatre Technician

About Us

Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We've been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education's list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY! YOU MUST CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY.

Assist in the construction and management of Clayton State Theatre productions

which includes but is not limited to:

Attention to safety and compliance with industry norms.

Build scenery, costumes, and props.

Set up and maintain lighting and sound equipment.

Assist during special events.

Maintain theatre spaces (including theatre classroom-studios)

Tasks and responsibilities vary based on the needs of each production.

Technicians will work primarily in their area (scenery, costumes, etc.) but

may be expected to assist or work outside their area as well. Training

will be provided as needed to help technicians expand their skill

set.

Required Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL WORK STUDY! YOU MUST CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY.

Ability to lift 50lbs

1 year experience in area of expertise or have taken Stagecraft at Clayton State.

Eligible for federal work study

Stage and Screen, Film Production, Communication, or Music major

This position will engage in production work for Clayton State Theater¿s

productions. Skills used might include carpentry, hand and machine sewing,

painting, cleaning, organizing, stage management, electrics, props, dyeing,

board operation, front of house/hospitality, and other creative work based on

technician¿s skills.

Examples include:

• For any theatre production, student may assist in the following:
• light/sound board operation, costume/wardrobe setup, building and

transition of set items, setup lighting and other technical equipment. Student

would work in multiple capacities to satisfy the needs of each our production

and events.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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