Theatre Arts, Paint and Prop Shop - Student Assistant
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Department Chair, the Paint and Prop Shop Student Assistant assists the Scenic Artist/Props Artisan with painting, building, and pulling props for departmental productions. The role supports the creation of scenic and prop elements in collaboration with professors, staff, and fellow students, and includes maintaining organized shop and storage spaces and the online inventory database. The assistant may mentor other students learning paint and prop work and participate in lab activities. Work includes general shop tasks, painting and crafting, moving furniture and large set pieces, cleaning tools and work areas, and completing related assignments for Theatre Arts productions and department events. The position is on campus only and may require occasional evening and weekend work. Work schedules may vary according to business needs.
Requirements
- Ability to learn and perform assigned work, follow oral instructions, work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students, and communicate effectively with all levels.
- Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
- Admission or registration as a CSU student.
- Maintain a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
- Be enrolled in at least half-time units at CSUSB: 6 undergraduate units or 3 graduate units. International students must be enrolled full time: 12 undergraduate units or 6 graduate units.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Provide a Social Security Card for payroll requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to follow instructions, attention to detail, organizational skills, and punctuality.
- Previous experience working in the paint and prop shop lab on this campus.
- Ability to learn quickly and complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Ability to multitask.
- Detail-oriented, punctual, and reliable.
- Ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Creative and artistic abilities and willingness to get messy.
- Demonstrated care and safety at all times.
- Ability to use tools, ladders, and chemicals properly and safely.
- Completion of all assigned learning modules.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Scenic Artist/Props Artisan with painting, building, and pulling props for departmental productions.
- Sweep and move furniture or large set pieces.
- Lay out designs using precise measurements or other techniques, mask areas to be painted, and apply base paint to large areas.
- Mix paint and use color theory and painting techniques such as wood graining, staining, spray painting, rag rolling, sponge painting, texturing, highlighting and shadowing, and mural painting.
- Use tools and materials such as sandpaper, glue, electric palm sanders, screw guns, hammers, pliers, measuring tapes, and staple guns.
- Perform some sewing.
- Clean tools, buckets, paintbrushes, sinks, and other shop materials and areas.
- Organize shop and storage spaces and update the online inventory database.
- Collaborate with professors, staff, and fellow students to create and execute scenic and prop elements.
- Mentor students learning paint and prop work and participate in lab activities.
- Maintain organization of the Paint and Prop Shop and inventory.
- Demonstrate care and follow safety practices at all times.
- Complete painting, crafting, building, and organizational tasks related to Theatre Arts productions in a timely manner and with competent skills.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support Theatre Department events and needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
