Lighting Student Assistant - Available for Work Study and Non-Work Study Students

JOB SUMMARY: Act as a lighting production assistant for Texas Performing Arts performance venues and shop areas by assisting staff in support of lighting work.

Estimated Hours per Week: 10-15

Both work study and non-work study students encouraged to apply. This position may also be eligible to count as an academic internship. Please contact us at trogers@texasperformingarts.org with any questions.

·     Assist Texas Performing Arts lighting area in support of lighting for productions in McCullough Theatre, Bass Concert Hall, and theatres within the Winship building.

·     Work with others in the lighting department to prepare and restore equipment and materials for use in theaters.

·     Collaborate with lighting staff and student workers to repair and maintain work lights, house lights, and other task lighting.

·     Represent Texas Performing Arts with a pleasant and professional demeanor through all interactions.

·     Arrive on time for work and maintain a reliable attendance record.

·     Dress appropriately for climbing ladders and for work in dusty areas.

·     Prompt attendance as scheduled is absolutely mandatory.

·     Interest and willingness to learn new skills and ask specific questions.

·     Experience in electronics, stage lighting, or audio.

•      Real world experience working in a non-profit arts presenter.

•      Opportunities for advancement, wage increases, and growth in responsibilities.

•      Professional development opportunities and support.

•      Offers of comp tickets for some performances.

•      Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems

•      Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints

•      Ability to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict

•      Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals

•      Demonstrate personal accountability, ability to learn from mistakes, and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management