Theatre & Dance Front of House Student Assistant - Work Study

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Theatre & Dance Front of House Student Assistant - Work Study Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position. Work Location Springfield Campus Department Theatre & Dance Hiring Range 15.00/hour Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours 9am-11pm How many hours per week are required? 2-10 Description of Primary Duties

Ushers and front of house staff are responsible for the general ease and comfortability of our patrons that attend academic productions throughout the semester. Other duties include scanning tickets, handing out programs, assist with set up and take down of equipment.

Ushers will be required to assist patrons to their seats, guide them to bathrooms, exit areas, and answer applicable questions to the production. Applicants should be aware that they will also be tasked with helping patrons with limited mobility or other special needs to and from their seats, as well.

For marketing office hours: creating social media content, creating and editing poster designs, publicizing productions across campus and the community.

Required Qualifications

Good customer service. The rest you will be trained on.

Required Certifications Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants

Theatre and Dance seeks Work Study Eligible Marketing and Front of House Staff:

Ushers and front of house staff are responsible for the general ease and comfortability of our patrons that attend academic productions throughout the semester. Other duties include scanning tickets, handing out programs, assist with set up and take down of equipment and seating.

Ushers will be required to assist patrons to their seats, guide them to bathrooms, exit areas, and answer applicable questions to the production. Applicants should be aware that they will also be tasked with helping patrons with limited mobility or other special needs to and from their seats, as well.

Applicants will also be able to work hours in the Marketing office, working on publicity and social media for the department.

Work hours for this position will be weekly with additional irregular hours based on production needs. Evening and weekend availability is encouraged.

For more information and to apply, please contact Rachel Mayer at RachelMayer@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4400.

Contact Information

Rachel Mayer

RachelMayer@missouristate.edu

417-836-4400

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Posting Detail

Open Date 08/25/2026 Close Date 11/25/2026 Posting Number 20260127STU

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How many credit hours are you currently enrolled in?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

• • Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure.

• • Are you a current Missouri State University Student?

• Yes

• No