
Lighting Student Assistant (Open to Work-Study and Non-Work Study)
Austin, TXJob$12.5/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Lighting Student Assistant supports Texas Performing Arts lighting for productions at McCullough Theatre, Bass Concert Hall, and theatres in the Winship building. The assistant prepares and restores equipment, helps repair and maintain lighting, and works with lighting staff and student workers. The role requires prompt attendance and interest in learning; experience in electronics, stage lighting, or audio is preferred.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist Texas Performing Arts lighting area in support of lighting for productions in McCullough Theatre, Bass Concert Hall, and theatres within the Winship building.Work with others in the lighting department to prepare and restore equipment and materials for use in theaters.Collaborate with lighting staff and student workers to repair and maintain work lights, house lights, and other task lighting.Represent Texas Performing Arts with a pleasant and professional demeanor through all interactions.Arrive on time for work and maintain a reliable attendance record.Dress appropriately for climbing ladders and for work in dusty areas.?REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Prompt attendance as scheduled is absolutely mandatory.Interest and willingness to learn new skills and ask specific questions.Interest in in electronics, stage lighting, or audioPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in electronics, stage lighting, or audio.Driving RequiredNoHourly Rate$12.50/hourWorking ConditionsRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Prolonged screen time.Significant in person, over the phone, and written communication with members of the publicPhysically able to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds.Works independently and unsupervised on a regular basis.Work collaboratively as member of a team with people of varied backgrounds.Work ShiftRegular shifts during normal working hours (M-F 9-5) as well as event based night and weekend responsibilityRequired MaterialsResume/CVCover letter/Letter of InterestSpring semester availabilityCopy of work study award, if applicableImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.? Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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