Theater Department Production Assistant - Scene Shop - Tier 2

Job Title: Production Assistant – Scene Shop – Tier 2
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Theater Department - Production
Unit Number (5 digits): 11733
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  
Contact Person/Supervisor: Theater Department Technical Director
Pay Rate (Check One)   X Standard Hourly Rate     Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 
Work with a team of students and faculty to create scenery for the theater department’s productions.  

Transferable Skills: 
•   Communication
•   Attention to detail
•   Analytical skills
•   Problem Solving

Duties and Responsibilities: 
    Duties vary daily, but can include:
•   Building scenery using an assortment of power and hand tools
•   Painting scenery
•   Installing scenery on the Kelsey or Haugen stages
•   Finding or building props as needed for department productions
•   Assisting in keeping the theaters and storage areas organized

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills
•   Have been employed as a production assistant in the scene shop for a minimum of 1 academic year.
•   Show up for assigned shifts consistently and on time.
•   Self-motivated – able to identify and move on to the next task with minimal prompting by supervisor.
•   Able to identify different types of lumber and plywood.
•   Able to use hand, portable, and stationary power tools with minimal instruction.
•   Able to build a scenic unit from a drawing after some instruction from the supervisor.
•   Know the procedure for safely a batten in and out.
•   Able to identify and communicate about potential safety hazards on stage and in the shop.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.