Work Study, Student Support (Television & Media Services)

Department: Theater Management

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Manager, Theater Production

Recruitment Type: Internal

Requisition ID: req7146

Employment Type: Student

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: DAYS TO BE DETERMINED BY HIRING MANAGER AND STUDENT

Learning Objectives

This position will provide students with event production experience in both a professional and educational setting. By having a real-world experience in the production profession, students will be better equipped to succeed in the job market and create stronger transfer credentials. This internship places students in a results-based domain, allowing them to acclimate to a deadline-driven, client-focused profession while fostering a networking environment and forging valuable resources as they further their careers.

Responsibilities & Duties: This opportunity will provide students with theater and event production experience in a professional and educational setting. Students will assist the Technical Theater department on events that take place in our theater spaces such as meeting, performances, classes, rehearsals and other events with internal and external clients. During event productions, students will assist with set up and strike, moving equipment on and off-stage, audio, lighting and stage management. During productions of plays students will serve as part of the run crew. This may include assisting with set and prop construction, wardrobe changes, operating the lighting board and operating the audio board. Ideal candidates will be in the Creative Arts degree programs or have previous theater experience from high school or community theater.

Required Qualifications

• Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester;
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress;
• Adhere to College's confidentiality policy;
• Successfully pass background/drug screening;
• Answer phone and take messages;
• Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, copying and faxing;
• Open and sort mail;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills;
• Willingness to learn new technology;
• Assist with special projects;
• Work with specialized equipment as designated by position;
• Maintain consistent scheduling availability;
• Be able to lift 30 pounds 8. Be able to stand on feet for long periods of time;
• Be able to go to all Tri-C campuses;
• Some sort of theatre knowledge or background
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will be in the Creative Arts degree programs or have previous theater experience from high school or community theater.

Special Note: Number of Openings (3)

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.