College Lab Assistant I - Theatre

Part-time Intermittent

 Under limited supervision, performs technical work within a college theater: assisting in producing productions; daily activities of stage systems and scene shop maintenance; monitors and assists in carrying out assignments from the producer; work closely with director and students. Positions in this class are optionalized according to the specific academic program for which the lab (theater)exists.

Ensures sufficient quantities of supplies and equipment are available so that experiments and demonstrations can be properly conducted by regularly inventorying supplies and equipment on hand and informing the supervisor of needed items to be ordered. Prepares the physical layout so that supplies and equipment are ready. This is done by discussing with instructors the requirements for each set-up, preparing or overseeing the set preparation, setting out special equipment and cleaning up. Assigns student workers to quarterly work schedules, determines work assignments and evaluates their effectiveness to ensure that all routine maintenance needs of the theater are met. Monitors student progress as requested by faculty by proctoring and scoring placement and progress tests, observing students' work. Performs repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that it is fully operational and safe to use by regularly conducting tests of the working condition of the equipment, makes minor repairs, and orders major repair service from vendors. Oversees the security of the theater so that equipment and materials are used properly and kept safe by verifying the presence of equipment, keeping records of equipment used, monitoring consumption of supplies, protecting equipment and supplies from use by unauthorized persons, implementing procedures which provide for the security of the theater.

Minimum Qualifications: Post-secondary coursework in Theater Arts sufficient to provide technical services

OR

6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Theater Arts at the high school level or above

OR

An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Application Process:  

Selection Process:		The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12 months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not need to submit another.
How to Apply:		You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume to the database through the online Resume Builder at <https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder>. You may copy and paste your existing resume or let the software create a resume for you. You may edit your resume later should your contact information or experience change. The Resume Builder also collects your work preference information so we can match you with this posting and future job openings to which you apply. If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12 months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not need to submit another. However, to ensure consideration for this position, both new and returning applicants need to apply directly to this posting number by checking the Apply for this job box found near the top of this announcement.

 Deadline for application is July 30, 2010   or until position is filled.