What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theatre Show Crew Student Employee, #1225 position at Oakton College?
Overview:
Work backstage during the Show as a Theater Show Crew Student Employee! Get first hand experience of what goes on behind the scenes while gaining experience in the Event Industry. This is your opportunity to assist with scenery and costume changes while meeting new people and building relationships with Oakton's Theater community.
Campus Location: Des Plaines
Length of Employment:
8/25 - 9/14 with hours from 5pm to 9pm Thursday - Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sundays.
Can a student do homework in this position?
Sometimes
Hours available:
15-20 hours per week
Schedule Flexibility:
Fixed scheduled
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes:
-Presetting Scenery, Props, and costumes (CT)
- Assisting in scenery changes ( TW)
- Assisting in costume changes (TW)
- Collaborate with stage management team ( CM)
- Cleaning props and costumes as necessary (CT)
- Sweeping and Mopping (PF)
Student Employment Learning Outcomes Defined:
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order, they include:
1. Career and Self- Development (CD)
2. Communication (CM)
3. Critical Thinking (CT)
4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)
5. Leadership (LD)
6. Professionalism (PF)
7. Teamwork (TW)
8. Technology (TC)
For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, please visit: www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/.
Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities):
- Must be enrolled at Oakton College in at least 6 credit hours during the spring semester. Employed over the summer is allowed for students taking at least 1 credit class during the summer, or students continuing registration into the following fall semester.
- Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
-Good communication skills.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Comfortable working in low light situations.
Application Process:
Start date is August 25th. Please contact Matt Kooi with any questions at mkooi@oakton.edu
