Technical Assistant

Student worker will assist Scene Shop staff with creating sets, painting, props, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Student will assist in execution of set making.
• •Student will help with organization and cleaning of the Scene Shop.
• •Student will assist in making and organizing of props.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Liberty University Student

Work Study Eligible

Must have basic knowledge of power tools.

3 months experience with wood construction.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• •Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• •Basic knowledge of power tools
• •At least 3 months experience with wood construction.
• •Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• •Strong organizational skills.
• •Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• •Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• •Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• •Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled scene shop or theater. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

No driving required.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.