ADMINISTRATION:
Production Stage Manager (PSM)
Job Description: The primary responsibility of the PSM is to train and prepare mainstage stage managers for the challenges of their position and to provide support and guidance throughout the production process. The PSM’s secondary responsibility is to serve as the department’s voice to the Grinnell College campus. Specific responsibilities include: disseminating information about upcoming department events and department policies, coordinating mainstage crew lists, assisting the faculty and staff with New Student Orientation and Student Staff hiring and training procedures, and providing additional logistical support to the department as assigned by the faculty and staff. Minimum of 3 hrs/week flex time.
Preferred Skills/Attributes: Superior leadership, organizational, communication, verbal, and writing skills; Attention to detail; Adherence to confidentiality/security policies; Ability to work independently without much direct supervision; Upbeat, enthusiastic attitude in public relations; Willingness to represent department policy in communicating with the campus community; First Aid and Adult CPR Certification (provided by the department upon hiring).
Preferred Experience in the Department: At least one (1) production as a mainstage stage manager (and all prerequisites); general basic knowledge of department operations and procedures; familiarity with front-of-house (FOH) and Main Office operations.
Availability: This position is a two-year position, available in alternating years only. The successful candidate must apply with second-year (sophomore) standing and must be studying on campus (not abroad) for his or her junior and senior years in their entirety. Availability to arrive on campus as an essential student on the Thursday or Friday prior to the week of registration is preferred. Nighttime and weekend hours may be required during the academic year. Some summer mailing work required (can be completed from off campus).
Assistant to the Department Chair
Job Description: The Assistant to the Department Chair provides support services to the department by working closely with the Department Chair. Duties may include filing, editing, and copying department documents, and general office procedures. Minimum of 3 hrs/week flex time.
Preferred Skills/Attributes: Superior organizational, communication, proofreading, and writing skills; attention to detail; adherence to confidentiality/security policies; familiarity with Microsoft Office on Mac OS X and Windows platforms; ability to work independently without much direct supervision; First Aid and Adult CPR certification (provided by the department upon hiring).
Preferred Experience in the Department: Some experience working with department faculty and staff members (in coursework and/or productions).
Availability: This position is a two-year position, available in alternating years only. The successful candidate must apply with second-year (sophomore) standing and must be studying on campus (not abroad) for his or her junior and senior years in their entirety. Must be able to arrive on campus the weekend before registration. Some vacation and/or summer work may be assigned (can be completed from off campus).
Production Assistant/Bookkeeper
Job Description: The Production Assistant/Bookkeeper works closely with the Technical Director to maintain the financial records of the department. The student in this position also performs other miscellaneous tasks at the direction of the Technical Director, including sorting and filing production slides and optional videotaping of performances. Minimum of 1-2 hrs/week flex time.
Preferred Skills/Attributes: Some experience in budgeting or financial records management; attention to detail; adherence to confidentiality policies in dealing with financial records; familiarity with Microsoft Excel on Mac OS X; ability to work independently without much direct supervision; First Aid and Adult CPR certification (provided by the department upon hiring).
Preferred Experience in the Department: Some experience working with department faculty and staff members (in coursework and/or productions).
Availability: This position is a one-semester or one-year position, extendable for a second year upon successful reapplication. It is open to students who have completed at least one semester at Grinnell College. The student in this position may study abroad and then return to the position afterward (upon successful reapplication).
