Student worker that will assist in the department in special projects and jobs as needed. This can include graphic design, house management and promotions.
The student assistant will support the Department of Theatre Arts in theatre operations by
helping plan and execute special and donor events and assisting with the creation and setup
of engaging lobby displays. The role also includes front-of-house responsibilities, such as
supporting usher supervision and house management, that will be assigned on an as-needed
basis. welcoming and assisting patrons, answering questions, and providing customer
service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Student will assist in planning and executing special events, with a primary focus on
donor-related events.
2. Student will help create lobby displays
3. Student will help create and engage patrons with lobby table displays
4. Front-of-house responsibilities on an as needed basis
a. Coordinate patron seating, including late seating and accessibility needs
b. Address patron concerns and provide excellent customer service
c. Communicate with box office, stage management, and production staff
d. Enforce theater policies and safety procedures
e. Assist with house setup, cleanliness, and presentation
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
§ Liberty University Student
§ Federal Work Study Eligible
§ Experience in customer service
§ Theater and/or event management is beneficial
§ Strong leadership and communication skills
§ Ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting or theater. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.
No driving required.
Time Type
Part time
Location
Onsite
Pay Rate
Starting at $12.77
Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
