Theatre and Dance Assistant

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

The Theatre and Dance Assistant will, under general supervision, perform a variety of duties in the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of theatre production including stage, scenery, sound, lighting, costume and prop construction and administrative operations The Theatre and Dance Assistant will, under general supervision, perform a variety of duties in the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of theatre and dance production including stage, scenery, sound, lighting, costume and prop construction and administrative operations.

Assist in the Scene Shop - 17%
Will assist the TD with operations in the Scene Shop - 17%

Assist in the Costume Shop - 17%
Will assist the Costume Shop Supervisor with operations in the Costume Shop - 17%

Assist in Lighting - 16%
Will assist the production manager with lighting tasks - 16%

Assist in Props - 17%
Will assist the production manager with props construction and storage - 17%

Assist in Dance - 17%
Will assist dance faculty with administrative tasks - 17%

Assist in Theatre Office - 16%
Will assist the Office Coordinator with administrative tasks - 16%

Educational Requirements
High School diploma

Other Required Qualifications
Enrolled at GCSU as a Theatre Major or Minor or Dance Minor

Required Experience
Must have experience in one of the shop areas of the Theatre Department: Scene Shop, Costume Shop, Lighting, Props, Dance or Office.

$15.00 / hour

ABILITIES
Must be able to lift and carry heavy items

SKILLS
Need to be able to safely operate power tools, sewing machines and lighting equipment.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.