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Job Family:
Student Regular Wage
Department:
Communications Studies/Theatre
Supervisor:
Maha Jolley
Job Title:
Scene Shop Worker
Job Description:
Employees of the scene shop will be responsible for the realization of all scenery and lighting designs for Mercer University Theatre. In short, we create magic and illusions four shows a year. Employees will work hard, have fun, and get dirty.
Qualifications
Preference will be given to students who are theatre majors, plan to be a theatre major, or who are looking to be involved for the theatre for fun, or who simply have construction experience.
Necessary Abilities
- Perform heavy lifting on a regular basis
- Work with all manner of power tools, including saws
- Perform their job while strictly following safety rules
- Occasionally work on Saturdays as needed
- Be open to learning new things
- Commit to a work schedule for the semester
Pay starts at $10.00 an hour
Scheduled Hours:
10
Start Date:
08/31/2026
End Date:
05/11/2027