Title: Scene Shop Assistant - Dance and Theatre

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

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: $12.00 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement 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 5-6 productions as well as several laboratory events directed by faculty, guest artists, or students.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas Dance and Theatre Department is searching for a qualified scene shop assistant. The assistant will be asked to perform a variety of tasks, including constructing and organizing new costume shop storage space and maintaining shop cleanliness and safety. Must also demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills as they will be working with other staff and faculty members.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of stagecraft experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of safe operation of shop power tools and ability to read designer and construction drawings.

Job Duties:

• Assist in maintenance and construction of costume storage space.
• Assist in organization and delivery of items to costume storage space.
• Assist in maintenance and upkeep of all shop equipment and inventories.
• Assist in maintenance of shop and storage space cleanliness.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, up to 19 hours per week to be determined in conjunction with supervisor.

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:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.