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Job Family:

Student Regular Wage

Department:

Communications Studies/Theatre

Supervisor:

Maha Jolley

Job Title:

Scene Shop Worker

Job Description:

Employees of the scene shop will be responsible for the realization of all scenery and lighting designs for Mercer University Theatre. In short, we create magic and illusions four shows a year. Employees will work hard, have fun, and get dirty.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to students who are theatre majors, plan to be a theatre major, or who are looking to be involved for the theatre for fun, or who simply have construction experience.

Necessary Abilities

• Perform heavy lifting on a regular basis
• Work with all manner of power tools, including saws
• Perform their job while strictly following safety rules
• Occasionally work on Saturdays as needed
• Be open to learning new things
• Commit to a work schedule for the semester

Pay starts at $10.00 an hour

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

08/31/2026

End Date:

05/11/2027