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Theatre Program Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University
Katzen Arts Center, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Feb 2026
💰 $35,900/yr

About the role

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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

Job Description:

Summary:

The Theatre Program Assistant will assist the Theatre Program with a variety of administrative tasks and events, including program and production auditions, responding to Theatre Program prospective student questions and emails, and meeting and showing prospective students around the Katzen Arts Center and Greenberg Theatre facilities. This position also includes some standard administrative tasks for faculty members.

Essential Functions:

  • Respond to student questions and emails.

  • Meet and show prospective students around the Katzen Arts Center and Greenberg Theatre facilities.

  • Complete standard administrative tasks for faculty members.

  • Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 6 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Current AU student with an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.

  • The qualified candidate must be familiar with the Department of Performing Arts (Theatre Program).

  • The candidate should have a minimum of one year of administrative or theatre production work experience.

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.

  • Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

 

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday accou

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