Technical Theater Assistant & Costumer

POSITION: Technical Theater Assistant & Costumer – Part-Time – Lufkin

EMPLOYMENT DATE:  Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in technical theater or design.
• Three years’ experience in technical theater.
• Knowledge in costuming.
• Knowledge in lighting equipment, building, audio, staging systems or other production equipment, and/or basic Windows computer skill.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in technical theater or design.
  • Preferred courses taken: Costume Construction, Costume Design, Stagecraft, Hanging and Focusing Lighting Plot, Practicum, and Intro to Theater Classes (or equivalent).
• Three years technical theater at the collegiate or professional level.
• AED/CPR Certified.

Special Demands:

• Physical Demands
  • The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Work Environment
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Some travel may be required.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 pounds consistently and safely, utilize basic hand and power tools, carpentry, electrical skills, ability to work evening and/or weekend hours as dictated by the need of AC and Visual and Performing Arts.

Expectations:

• Interact with a diverse student population.
• Promote a positive work environment among colleagues.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate skills in problem solving, decision making, and prioritizing work.

It is the intent of the basic job requirements, duties, and responsibilities that these minimum requirements should therefore, be referred to as a guide for, rather than a limitation to the services required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position will report to the Technical Manager and to the Chair of Visual & Performing Arts for job responsibilities and other College related activities as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual.

Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Take direction from the Technical Manager
• Assist with the complete process of the AC Theatre Department’s productions for the whole year. This includes: costumes, sets, lights, sound, etc.
• Assist the Technical Manager with set up, tear down of AC and non-AC related functions in ACA and Hudgins Hall.
• Assist students during Theatre lab classes as per instruction from either the Technical Manager or other Theatre faculty.
• Assist Theatre lab instructors in maintaining Costume Storage and the Costume Shop.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repair.
• In charge of keeping the costume shop clean and organized.

CONTRACT & SALARY:

$13.00 per hour, in addition to excellent employee benefits. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be verified for the successful candidate.

SCHEDULE:

A letter of interest, completed application form, a resume, and college transcripts are required for an applicant to be considered.

Please visit the Angelina College portal at https://myac.angelina.edu/ICS/AC_Employment/ to apply.

Screening of qualified applicants will begin and continue until the position is filled. This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for the position.

Angelina College is a comprehensive community college of 5,200 students located in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, and serving twelve counties of East Texas. Lufkin is a city of 38,000 people, situated about 120 miles northeast of Houston, 112 miles southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, and 165 miles southeast of Dallas.

Angelina College reserves the right to extend search or not offer position advertised.

Angelina College provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Angelina College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.