Student Employee - Shop Hire: Theatre Scenic - Fall 2026

Job Title

Act as mentors to those involved in the following THEA courses: Stagecraft, Production Practicum, Theatre Practicum.
Examples of Duties

Duties Include:
Act in various capacities that include, but are not limited to: Scenic Designer, Scene Painter, Paint Charge, Scenic Artist, Assistant Scenic Designer, Carpenter, Set Builder, Welder, Draughtsperson, Digital Artist
Help build, paint, and dress sets for the Mainstage productions
Organize the props loft and storage closet
Maintain the paint room and metals storage
Maintain the lighting closet and lighting storage
Assist with lighting calls
Be able to correctly reweigh the fly system
Understand, explain, and use fly rail call-outs
Assist in Strike for every Mainstage
Assist in the load-in and load-out of any traveling Mainstages
Be able to read build plans
Help close the shop
If needed, attend the transitions rehearsal to help actors understand a complicated set
Typical Qualifications

Education:

UCM enrolled student
Experience:

No technical prior experience required; however, the safety aspect of the carpentry and lighting shop is the most important knowledge to hold. Before applying, research fly rail terms, etiquette, and tool names.
Working Hours and Days

M-F 8-5, some Saturdays
Supplemental Information

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university;
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.