Work Study

@ The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York
The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New Yorkthetrusteesofunioncollegeinthetownofschenectadyinthestateofnewyork.com

Work Study

Schenectady, NY
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About the job

Union College's theater department seeks students for a Work-Study role in the scene shop, supporting production activities, construction, and maintenance of theater shows, offering valuable hands-on experience.

Requirements

  • Willingness to learn quickly
  • Attention to details
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Able to work in variable conditions

Qualifications

  • No prior construction experience needed
  • Good teamwork skills
  • Ability to focus and ask questions

Full job description

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu.

The individual in this position will be working in the Theater scene shop and performance spaces to support the production activities for the theater and dance department shows, as well as facilitate the general day-to-day workings of the scene shop. Hours are in the afternoon with some evening and weekend time depending on the needs of the shows. The position will entail construction and installation of scenery, lighting, audio, properties, and masking for each show, as well as maintenance and department production support.

Location
Yulman Theater
Supervisor's Name
Drew Bodd
Please indicate hours/shifts available
Afternoon, Nights and Weekends
Pay rate
$9.70/hr
Responsibilities and Qualifications
There is no expectation for prior construction or theatrical production experience, however the student needs to be willing to learn quickly and pay attention to details. A willingness to ask questions and the ability to focus on the assigned tasks and get along well with fellow students is a must. Students must be able to show up on time and understand that the type of work being done in the shop is highly variable depending on the needs of the current production.

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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