Summer Student Scene Shop Worker (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Theater Department Student Assistant – Summer Scenic Construction (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Theater

Unit Number (5 digits): 11733

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Technical Director 

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Limited-time project to assist in building the scenery for the Theater Department’s fall productions.

Transferable Skills: 

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  Communication



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  Attention to detail



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  Analytical skills



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  Problem Solving

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Duties vary daily, but can include:

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  Building scenery using an assortment of power and hand tools



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  Painting scenery



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  Installing scenery on the Kelsey or Haugen stages



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  Finding or building props as needed for department productions



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  Assisting in keeping the theaters and storage areas organized

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

Theatrical knowledge and/or woodworking experience is helpful but not necessary.  Must be willing to use large power tools and do heavy, physical labor.

Work will take place weekdays from 9 am – 1 pm, Aug 24 – 31.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs., operating hand tools, operating power tools, and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, chemicals, vibrations, proximity hazards, and heights or cramped quarters, as well as rare exposure to wet or humid conditions indoors and extreme heat to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.