Federal Work Study – Lighting and Sound Assistant - University of Florida

Federal Work Study – Lighting and Sound Assistant

The School of Theatre + Dance in the College of the Arts seeks a student assistant to provide lighting and sound assistance under supervision of the Master Electrician and Production Sound Engineer. The successful candidate for this role will have some experience in theatrical lighting and/or sound. Working under the supervision of faculty and staff, the assistant will help maintain the School of Theatre and Dance’s lighting and sound inventory and equipment, ensuring the facilities are operational, safe, and organized. Responsibilities include assisting with production setups, maintaining software on production and lab computers, supervising work crews, and supporting special projects as assigned.

A successful candidate will have Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligibility; demonstrate a strong interest in live entertainment production, possess strong organization skills; and work independently as well as collaboratively.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain lighting and sound equipment, ensuring all items are properly stored, cleaned, and in working condition.
• Organize and upkeep lighting and sound storage areas to ensure a safe and efficient workspace for productions, classes, and projects.
• Assist in the hanging and focusing of lights, as well as audio setup, for current productions.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical expertise during productions, as needed.
• Assist in maintaining and updating software on production and computer lab equipment.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the Master Electrician and Production Sound Engineer in support of School of Theatre and Dance operations.

$13 per hour

• Federal Work Study award required [must provide valid Award Summary Page confirming Federal Work Study Award over Fall 2024 and Spring 2025].
• Working knowledge of theatrical lighting and/or sound technology, including electricity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to perform physical activities such as lifting, bending, standing, climbing, and walking.
• 10 hours available each week Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm.

The successful candidate will bring to the position:

• Completion or current enrollment in courses covering basic stagecraft and stage lighting.
• Experience operating lighting and sound boards
• Experience in soldering and power tools such as drills, impact drivers, heat guns, mitering chop saw, etc.
• Comfortable working at heights
• Valid driver’s license
• Familiarity with DMX512 protocol and/or Dante protocol
• Evidence of success in promoting an environment that advances pluralism, curiosity, open discourse, and the well-being of all.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Applications must include:

• Resume
• Copy of UF Award Summary Page (screenshot of page showing your Federal Work Study award). To locate this, go to UF’s ONE.UF Web page. Click on “Financial Aid” for the appropriate academic year, and then “Awards and Disbursements.”
• Hours available to work

Notices to Applicants:

• Information about UF Federal Work Study can be found here.
• Information about UF’s Equal Opportunity program can be found here.
• If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
• Hiring is contingent upon Federal Work Study eligibility.

Contact: Jing Zhao, Production Sound Engineer, Senior Lecturer in Sound Design
Email: jzhao@arts.ufl.edu

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

SCHOOL OF THEATRE + DANCE: The light-filled, state-of-the-art Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion is home to the School of Theatre + Dance (SoTD). The School’s international full-time faculty of 27 recognized artists and researchers, complemented by adjunct and guest faculty and staff, including full- and part-time professionals. The School offers MFA curricula in acting and in design/technology, which includes scene design, lighting design and costume technology; BFA programs in acting, musical theatre, scene design, lighting design and costume design; and a BA in general theatre. The School features two degree programs in dance designed to develop the individual voice of the dance artist, a BFA and a BA. Approximately 200 students major in the artistically diverse curricula of the School of Theatre + Dance. Through its production program, outreach and innovative programming, the School of Theatre + Dance provides multiple cultural opportunities annually to thousands of members of the University and the greater community. The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. For more information, visit www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS: The mission of the College of the Arts is to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. We achieve the university’s mission by training professionals and educating students as artists and scholars, while developing their capacities for critical study, creative practice, and provocation. The College offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Approximately 1,700 students are pursuing majors in degrees offered by the College of the Arts under the direction of 130 faculty members in its three accredited schools— the School of Art + Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre + Dance, and in the Center for Arts in Medicine, the Digital Worlds Institute, and the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the college comprises the University Galleries, and the University level of the New World School of the Arts in Miami.

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA: The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation, ranked one of the top five best public universities in the nation in U.S. News & World Report. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit. UF is a graduate research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Gainesville, which is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most livable cities, is located midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Together, the University and the community comprise the educational, medical and cultural center of North Central Florida, with outstanding resources such as the University of Florida Performing Arts (Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Squitieri Studio Theatre, the Baughman Center, University Auditorium), the Harn Museum of Art, the Florida Museum of Natural History and in the community, the Hippodrome State Theatre and Dance Alive National Ballet.