Student Assistant - Theatre - St. Charles Community College

St. Charles Community College is located just west of St. Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County. At St. Charles Community College, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing diverse student population, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving diverse student populations.

We are seeking a part-time Student Assistant in the Theatre department to assist with theatre and performing arts programming, rehearsals, performances, including a variety of backstage and front of house duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• May work backstage with the build, painting, costumes or props during the rehearsal or strike process.
• May assist with lobby setup for events, receptions or pre/post-show functions.
• May work backstage for productions or in the booth for tech needs.
• May work as House Managers for productions and concerts on campus.
• May work with the box office staff to give assistance on marketing, social media, ticketing, database entry, posting marketing materials around campus, mailings, etc.
• May assist with maintenance of backstage, costume spaces, and storage rooms in FAB.
• May assist with additional departmental needs as they arise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a current student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Ability to demonstrate a welcoming and smiling demeanor
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Attention to Professionalism
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Performing arts majors are preferred but not required.
• Theatre production experience is preferred but not required.
• Some heavy lifting may be required up-to 50lbs as needed.

Hours/Work Schedule: Variable; 4-10 hours per week, not to exceed 19 hours.