Title: Performing Arts Tech - 9 month

Employee Classification: Performing Arts Tech - 9mth

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Dance & Theatre-121400

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $36,336.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Department of Dance and Theatre is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, with approximately 400 theatre majors and minors in theatre and dance. The Department offers a BA degree in Theatre with concentrations in Performance, Design/Technology, General Studies and Theatre Teacher Certification, and a Minor in Dance. The vibrant undergraduate program delivers a rigorous dance and theatre education within a liberal arts context. The Department produces a full season 6-8 productions as well as several laboratory events directed by faculty, guest artists, or students.

Position Overview

The Performing Arts Tech acts as the costume shop supervisor and oversees all aspects of costume construction for productions within the Department of Dance and Theatre. This position assists with supervision of student labs and workers, enforcement of safety guidelines, maintenance of costume shop equipment, and inventory and purchasing of shop equipment and materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and two years' of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of applicable equipment and tools.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA in Theater and two years of practical professional experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrate experience in costume construction, including drafting and rendering designs as well as operating shop machinery.
• Ability to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Duties:

• Oversee costume construction
• Security safety supervision
• Maintenance of shop equipment
• Maintenance and organization of costume stock
• Student supervision
• Purchasing, materials procurement, and office duties
• Hourly student supervisor and timekeeper

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

40 hrs/wk flexed to accommodate shows and productions. Some nights and weekends required.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

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