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Fitchburg State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Fitchburg, MASSACHUSETTS
Deadline: 17 Feb 2024

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.  


Job Description:

Purpose: To assist Technical Director working in the Technical theater shop and McKay theater facilities. Duties and Responsibilities:

The Office of Communications Media is seeking a federal aid recipient for student employment. This position will be funded by federal work study dollars; only students that receive financial aid awards can be considered for this specific role. If you have questions about your award or are not certain that you are receiving financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at extension 3156. Please see below the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.

  • Maintain the scene shop appearance.
  • Maintain the hand tools in working conditions and their proper storage in cabinets. (Report to supervisor if any tools are damaged & in need of repair.)
  • Assist Technical Director returning set pieces and props to proper storage locations and facilities.
  • Assist Technical director in creating an inventory of all props and set pieces and tools.
  • Maintains single access control to the lab complex through the main door.
  • Prepares reports for faculty regarding any technical problems they are unable to resolve. Informs faculty of any security problems.
  • Makes sure the Scene Shop is clean and secure at the end of the shift. 8. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.


    • Requirements:

    Appropriate assistant should have a working knowledge of the hand tools & Theatrical lighting equipment & principles. They must follow EPA and OSHA regulations regarding use of equipment. A familiarity with organizational and inventory processes, as a good part of time will be spent organizing and creating an inventory of theater equipment. They should be able to assist Technical Director & students when needed. 


    Additional Information:

    Shift Information:  This is a student only posting and you must have Federal Workstudy money allocated to you in your financial aid package. Shift will vary based on student schedules and the pay is $15 per hour.
    Priority Review: Students currently enrolled in Communications Media and/ or Theater classes and students with appropriate equipment proficiencies listed on their application will receive priority review for this position.


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