Scene Shop Technician - Student

This role builds and paints sets for theater productions while installing lighting and sound equipment, directly supporting performances and events. The position serves students in the Theater Department by preparing physical elements that bring scripts to life on stage. Technicians use hammers, saws, drills, and paintbrushes to construct platforms and backdrops from wood and fabric.

Augsburg University provides education in liberal arts and sciences to over 3,000 students on a 100-acre campus in Minneapolis. The university emphasizes vocational exploration and supports student employment opportunities across departments. It focuses on developing informed citizens through hands-on experiences in supportive environments.

Technicians construct sets using lumber, screws, and glue to assemble structures for plays, then apply primer and color using spray guns and brushes. They hang lights with cables and clamps, connect sound systems with microphones and speakers, and test setups before shows. Work occurs in a shop with dust, noise, and temperature variations, requiring lifting 20 pounds and wear protective gear. Collaboration happens with directors, actors, and faculty during rehearsals and performances.

Pay starts at $15.97 per hour with flexible schedules of 6-10 hours weekly, adjusted around production calendars. Work-study students qualify for this position; no health benefits offered. Minnesota Sick and Safe Time law provides paid leave. Located in Minneapolis, roles include evenings and weekends for events.