Student Worker - Theatre - 2026/27

JOB SUMMARY

SHU Theatre is seeking a Work Study for its upcoming academic year and theatre season to help in the areas of technical theatre production, design and organization of our facilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Position involves physical work in our scene shop, storage areas, and as we move shows between the campus and South Orange Performing Arts Center. The candidate must be comfortable with the following duties:

Painting of scenery and set pieces for productions

Cleaning and vacuuming of dust, sawdust and debris

Assisting campus partners in the use of the Theatre space for events

This position is designed to give hands-on educational theatre production and management training to the work study. The Work Study at the Theatre has the potential to have working experience in the following areas: stage lighting, scene design/decoration, carpentry, props and costumes, stage management, sound design.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Students should have an interest in Theatre production, with prior experience welcome

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Physical Demands: Able to lift at least 25 lbs, in organizing our sets and furniture; tasks may involve supervised use of power tools with appropriate training; working on ladders

Special Note: The hours may be somewhat flexible, but Friday afternoons are typically scheduled as work days for our work study students and for our theatre volunteers and participants to build and paint sets, but times can be flexibly arranged with supervisors. Students must be available for specific dates on our production schedule. 

CONTACT

Christopher Aurilio

FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY

YES – 2026/27 Federal Work Study eligibility required (check your Financial Aid Offer on the University Portal)