Federal Work Study - Student Scenic Shop Assistant

Classification Title:

Federal Work Study - Student Scenic Shop Assistant

Job Description:

The School of Theatre + Dance (SOTD) in the College of the Arts (COTA) seeks a student assistant to provide scenic production assistance under supervision of the Technical Director. The Scenic Shop Assistant works closely with the Technical Director and has the opportunity to collaborate in scene shop operation and scenic fabrication, including but not limited to: basic carpentry, clerical organization and research, scene shop organization, cleaning, tool and facility maintenance.

A successful candidate will have Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligibility; demonstrate a strong interest in live entertainment production and/or scenic construction, possess strong organization skills; and work independently as well as collaboratively.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining shop tools by inspecting, cleaning, performing preventative maintenance, and repairing.
• Cleaning and organizing the scenic shop and support spaces.
• Researching material costs and supplemental tool accessories, as needed.
• Organize and maintain the cleanliness of the scenic shop workspaces and theatre spaces.
• Learning and practicing basic carpentry skills to build and modify platforms, walls, and other scenic elements.
• Other duties as assigned by technical director.

Expected Salary:

$13 hourly

Minimum Requirements:

• Federal Work Study award required [must provide valid Award Summary Page confirming Federal Work Study Award over Fall 2024 and Spring 2025].
• 10 hours available each week Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will bring to the position :

• Knowledge of SoTD scenic area production procedures
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective time management skills
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Evidence of prioritization skills in a fast-paced production setting.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move 50 pounds.
• Evidence of success in promoting an environment that advances pluralism, curiosity, open discourse, and the well-being of all.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Applications must include:

• Resume
• copy of UF Award Summary Page (screenshot of page showing your Federal Work Study award). To locate this, go to UF's ONE.UF Web page. Click on Financial Aid for the appropriate academic year, and then Awards and Disbursements.
• Hours available to work

Notices to Applicants:

• Information about UF Federal Work Study can be found here .
• Information about UF's Equal Opportunity program can be found here.
• If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
• Hiring is contingent upon Federal Work Study eligibility.

Contact: Rob Leach, Interim Technical Director
Email: rleach@ufl.edu

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required:
No.
About SOTD, College of the Arts, & UF

SCHOOL OF THEATRE + DANCE: The light-filled, state-of-the-art Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion is home to the School of Theatre + Dance (SoTD). The School's international full-time faculty of 27 recognized artists and researchers, complemented by adjunct and guest faculty and staff, including full- and part-time professionals. The School offers MFA curricula in acting and in design/technology, which includes scene design, lighting design and costume technology; BFA programs in acting, musical theatre, scene design, lighting design and costume design; and a BA in general theatre. The School features two degree programs in dance designed to develop the individual voice of the dance artist, a BFA and a BA. Approximately 200 students major in the artistically diverse curricula of the School of Theatre + Dance. Through its production program, outreach and innovative programming, the School of Theatre + Dance provides multiple cultural opportunities annually to thousands of members of the University and the greater community. The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. For more information, visit www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance.

THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS: The mission of the College of the Arts is to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. We achieve the university's mission by training professionals and educating students as artists and scholars, while developing their capacities for critical study, creative practice, and provocation. The College offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Approximately 1,700 students are pursuing majors in degrees offered by the College of the Arts under the direction of 130 faculty members in its three accredited schools- the School of Art + Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre + Dance, and in the Center for Arts in Medicine, the Digital Worlds Institute, and the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the college comprises the University Galleries, and the University level of the New World School of the Arts in Miami.

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA: The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation, ranked one of the top five best public universities in the nation in U.S. News & World Report. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit. UF is a graduate research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Gainesville, which is consistently ranked as one of the nation's most livable cities, is located midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Together, the University and the community comprise the educational, medical and cultural center of North Central Florida, with outstanding resources such as the University of Florida Performing Arts (Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Squitieri Studio Theatre, the Baughman Center, University Auditorium), the Harn Museum of Art, the Florida Museum of Natural History and in the community, the Hippodrome State Theatre and Dance Alive National Ballet.

Advertised: 16 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time