Job Description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Theatre Productions Assistants assist full-time staff with projects associated with theatre, musical theatre, and dance productions. Tasks include but aren't limited to building and painting scenery and properties, hanging lights, setting up audio and projection equipment, and operating lighting and sound equipment during shows. TPAs will also assist with general maintenance of equipment as necessary. This is a summer position with about 20 - 25 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Build and paint scenery and properties.

• Hang lights.

• Set up audio and projection equipment.

• Operate lighting and sound equipment during shows.

• Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Part-time.

• 20 - 25 hours per week.

Salary Range

• $17.95 per hour.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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