Graduate Assistant - Technical Arts

Midland University, a private, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha),

is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant -Technical Arts. This position will be

offered within our graduate assistant structure, requiring admission to one of Midland's Master's level

programs (excluding Master of Athletic Training). The candidate will be responsible for contributing to

various aspects of the program, including recruiting, coaching, video and equipment duties, and other

tasks and duties. The position allows for an on-campus meal plan, stipend, and tuition remission from

the University. All position finalists will require three professional references.

This candidate will have frequent contact with prospective students and their families, high school

teachers and administrators, members of Omaha, Lincoln, and Fremont's Arts Community, Midland

University students, as well as the University faculty and staff. Specifically the Director of Technical Arts.

Job responsibilities include :

• Work with the Director of Technical Arts to develop and implement scenic designs for Midland's drama productions.
• Serve as the lead carpenter and assistant technical director in Midland's Scene Shop.
• Support the technical needs of a variety of Midland Performing Arts Events.
• Intermittently direct set and prop construction, stage and technical management, and oversee student performing arts productions.
• Assist with, and on occasion lead, recruiting efforts for the Technical Arts program, as well as the performing arts as a whole. This includes communicating with prospective students, updating recruitment tracking information, attending campus visits, logging awarding information, and

assisting with various recruitment duties as requested by the Director of Technical Arts or Asst. Director of Performing arts with confidentiality, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

Need to have :

A bachelor's degree and relevant experience in the technical arts, including, but not limited to, scenic construction, lighting, sound operation, and / or costume design / construction. Theatre design, carpentry, and scenic drafting experience are a plus.

Should demonstrate :

Compensation :

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