Theatre Assistant Performing Arts
Description
This position will be shown as Confidential on ADP as it is a student job board only and all jobs are advertised and communicated through Handshake. However, please note that the information obtained through this process is shared with Human Resources, Hiring Managers/Supervisors, Recruiters, Payroll, and/or other decision-makers that need the information to complete the hiring process at Detroit Mercy.
Position Type:
- Federal Work Study Only
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) is seeking part-time assistants for duties in the Scene Shop and Costume Shop.
- Theatre Assistants will assist with a variety of tasks, including building and painting scenery and props and organizing the scenic and prop storage area, sewing and/or altering costume pieces, organizing the costume shop, and taking notes during costume fittings.
Primary responsibilities:
- Work closely with the costume shop manager and technical director on a variety of duties.
- Basic costume construction tasks such as hand and machine sewing, ironing, pinning, cutting, etc.
- Organizational tasks such as labeling, sorting, or cleaning in the costume storage areas.
- Assisting during costume fittings by taking notes and photos.
- Basic scenic construction tasks, including using a variety of tools, painting set pieces, crafting props, etc.
- Organizational tasks such as sorting and cleaning in scenic and prop storage spaces.
- Assisting in the transportation of scenic and prop elements between campus spaces.
- Students who are interested in working additional hours or learning more skills may elect to work at technical rehearsals and/or performances. Roles include ushering, front of house work, helping backstage on costume maintenance, or assisting actors with hair & makeup, running the lighting or sound board, or additional technical duties.
Job Requirements:
- Be an undergraduate student at the University of Detroit Mercy.
- Must qualify for work study through the University of Detroit Mercy Financial Aid office.
- Organized and detail oriented. Able to approach tasks with care and precision.
- Great communication and collaboration skills.
- Able to follow instructions, ask questions, problem solve, and work professionally.
- Can work well independently and in a team setting.
- Willing to learn how to work with power tools and work carefully and safely.
- Willing to learn basic sewing techniques.
- Previous experience in sewing technique and/or working with power tools is a plus but not required.
- Available work study shifts are Tuesday-Friday between 10am-5pm. Candidates must be available for at least 2 shift per week for at least 2 hours (4 hours total).
Minimum Qualifications:
- No previous experience necessary; training will be provided.
- The ideal candidate will be open to learning new skills, good at listening and following instructions, and excited about working in a creative and collaborative environment.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (if any):
- Previous experience in sewing technique and/or working with power tools is a plus but not required
- Physical Requirements (if any):
- May be asked to lift up to 20 pounds max; frequently carry 10 pounds.
- Accommodations can be made.
Anticipated Schedule:
- Flexible schedule, up to 8 hours a week Tuesdays-Fridays
Job Contact:
- Mary Elizabeth Valensano – (313) 993-3268 – valesame@udmercy.edu
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Existing Student Employees who have worked in the past for UDM can use the link below to apply for the position.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.