"Theatre Assistant, On-Call"

Job Details

• Posted: 06-Oct-25
• Location: Largo, Maryland
• Categories: Arts/Museums, Staff/Administrative
• Internal Number: 9258
• Position Type: Staff
• Department: Auxiliary Services and Event Management
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Union/Non Union: Non Union
• Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description Summary

Provide entry-level technical, logistical, and patron support within the Center for Performing Arts and other campus venues while broadening and refining core skills through experiential learning.

Continuous recruitment for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma required.

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required
• Demonstrated experience in a performing art setting or venue preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic theatrical concepts and terminology
• Ability to operate theatrical equipment with and, at times, without supervision
• Ability to function at a high level within stressful situations
• Ability to work safely within a team environment
• Ability to speak and write effectively in English
• Ability to operate in multiple physical positions and at heights in excess of 40ft.
• Ability to work with heavy equipment and supplies ranging from 35 pounds to 100+ pounds.
• Ability to work with specialized Theater equipment and standard tools, control surfaces, buttons/levers hand tools, ladders, and personnel lifts

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Availability to work nights and weekends as required
• Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions will be required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to offer of employment. A signed authorization for release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.