Theatre - Graduate Assistant
Part Time • Berry College offers competitive benefits and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Berry College - Mount Berry, GA - Mount Berry, GA
https://berry.edu/
Description
Assists the Technical Director in the day-to-day operation of the scene shop and other theatre spaces.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversees and directs teams of student workers as they build and paint scenery. Student workers may also need oversight when hanging lights, loading and transporting materials, and performing other tasks relating to the daily operation of the theatre.
- At the instruction of the Technical Director, completes tasks related to all aspects of production and management of theatre and rehearsal spaces
- Under the Technical Director's supervision, leads teams of student workers to complete production projects
- Assists with the upkeep and maintenance of Theatre and Rehearsal spaces
- Production interns interested in designing may be considered for those duties as a separate assignment.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders)
- Must be able to crawl and or kneel
- Must be able to push and/or pull objects
- Must be able to navigate steep and rough terrain
- Must be able to use feet for repetitive tasks
- Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks
- Must be able to lift to 10 pounds (Sedentary work)
- Must be able to carry up to 10 pounds (Sedentary work)
- Must be able to lift between 11-20 pounds (Light work)
- Must be able to carry between 11-20 pounds (Light work)
- Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)
- Must be able to carry between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree (BA or BFA) in Theatre and admission into the Master of Business Administration program at Berry College are required.
Experience in scenic construction, scene painting, and/or stage lighting. This may be as part of coursework, student employment, or professional positions held.
- Familiarity with a wide variety of power tools, ranging from hand tools to large bench tools.
- Knowledge of how to safely and competently use power tools to build scenic elements.
- Familiarity with scenic painting techniques
- Basic stage electrical skills, such as hanging and focusing lighting equipment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Familiarity with documentation for stage production, such as ground plans, elevations, light plots, and others, depending on assignment.
Any additional requirements specific to this position:
Night and weekend work may be required depending on the scope of the project. Work hours will be shifted to accommodate these changes.
Additional Information:
ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience within a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for others' needs above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:
"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. By combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experience and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."
Nationally recognized for the quality of its learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master 's-level opportunities in business, physician assistant studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences for talented students from diverse social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and, accordingly, hires and promotes employees without regard to personal identity, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.
Application Instructions:
Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. Applicants should submit an online application as well as three references. The GA position will begin in August 2026.
To apply for this job
Apply online at https://berry.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198246