Theatre Arts

Supervisor
Jennifer Wilson
Position Description
Shop Assistant
Department Contact
423.697.2431
Positions
1
Status
Open
Position Summary

IWS

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

- Theatrical set construction

- Theatrical costume construction

- Sewing

- Carpentry

- Scenic Painting

- Organizing Props and Costumes

- Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications

- Positive attitude and strong work ethic; must work well with others

- Must be able to do some moderate lifting

- Must be able to take, read, and understand basic measurements

- Must be able to work independently once given a task 

Preferred Qualifications

- Preference for shop assistant jobs will be given to Theatre Design/Tech and Theatre Performance majors.

- Experience in theatre

- Experience with carpentry

- Experience with sewing 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

- Some moderate lifting will be required; sometimes heavier lifting may be requested

- Will need to be comfortable climbing and standing on a ladder

- Will need to be comfortable going up and down stairs

- Must be comfortable with work that will occasionally be messy (i.e. painting or spray painting) 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics

- Dependable

- Positive attitude

- Willingness to learn 

Work Experience

- No experience required

- Carpentry experience or sewing experience would be considered an asset