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NFWS Theatre Technical Assistant 26/27
University of La VerneLa Verne, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2026
About the role
Assist with day to day operations of the department.
- 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.
The physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
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This is an ongoing position for graduate students which requires reapplication for the first two semesters. However the department is interested in training individuals for long term commitments who may be striving for a position that provides leadership experience. Please be ready to articulate how your work in the theatre can benefit the department and how this experience may relate to your future or immediate goals.
- Must be a current University of La Verne Graduate 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.
- 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.
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