"Part-time Student Assistant - Visual and Performing Arts"

Job Description

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENTS. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 303-360-4709 or FINANCIALAID@CCAURORA.EDU. If you are not an eligible CCA student, your application will not be considered.

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts is seeking part-time student assistants for performing arts projects, events, publicity, and day-to-day functions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance of the Fine Arts Building classrooms including restocking, removal of outdated flyers, inventory of classroom supplies, taking note of work orders or repairs needed, etc.
• Assist with the execution of performing arts events, including theatre productions. Examples of support may include:
  1. Assistance with hanging and striking lighting instruments
  2. Assistance with installing and testing sound equipment
  3. Operating light and/or sound boards for VPA functions
  4. Scenic construction and painting
  5. Sourcing and stocking props and costumes
  6. Sweeping, mopping, and maintaining event spaces
  7. Greeting audiences and ushering
• Regular maintenance of VPA spaces, including the theatre, production studio, dance classroom, and others, including assistance with inventory and maintenance of equipment
• Support with marketing such as: creating and designing social media posts for performing arts events, distributing flyers and posters, tabling at fairs
• Printing and copying as needed
• Assist the Director of Operations and Department Chair with additional operational duties as assigned
• Take responsibility for timesheet, time off, tracking hours, and making adjustments in the schedule, as per work study allotment, communicating with supervisor any schedule changes
• Note: hours may vary depending on departmental needs, some evenings and weekends may be required

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and implement work plans
• Ability to work individually and independently, taking ownership of assigned tasks and completing them in a timely manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google applications
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of or experience in the performing arts or event management a plus
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Willingness to ask for help and problem solve
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods, ability to lift 25 pounds

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have completed FAFSA on file
• Must be enrolled in a minimum six (6) credit hours
• Must NOT have yet obtained 1st Bachelor's Degree
• Must be seeking an eligible program of study