HSU Workstudy Theatre *Multiple Positions

POSITION: HSU Workstudy Theatre *Multiple PositionsDEPARTMENT: College of Arts & MediaSUPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Professor of TheatreFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptLOCATION: AbileneTARGET HIRE DATE: 1/20/2026CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Victoria Spangler at vspangler@hsutx.eduSUMMARY/SCOPE: The Theatre department is hiring for multiple positions in various roles.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Recruiting2 positions6-8 hrs. per weekDuties: contact interested,potential theatre students via email or phone; check Slate inquiries and admitsweekly; set up campus theatre visits; work with HSU recruiting for visits; manageand organize MFAD program; assist with auditions; meet and greet new studentsand families at shows; provide tours of the theatre; attend state-widerecruiting events, when possible; assist with preview events. Must have strong organizational skills, writing and proofreading skills, strong interpersonal skills andshould be a self-starter and able to work with or without supervision. Must be punctualand able to follow and complete a weekly checklist. Dress: casual, unlessmeeting students: business casual at that time.Promotional Director2 positions6 hrs. per weekDuties: Maintain a weekly, detailedcalendar of promotion duties for all shows of the 2025-26 season; create showcollages after each production; prepare lobby with special displays for selectproductions (completed on the Tuesday that the show opens; ) update and changeoutdoor marquee weekly; create a Behindthe Footlights feature or other promotional features for each showof our 2025-26 season; add to the HSU Facebook page and Instagram accounts on aregular basis; weekly emails (every Thursday) to HSU MarketingDirector, Communications Director, Photography Director, and Brand contact. Create and send promotional slides forupcoming shows to tv monitor contacts across campus. Responsible for posters being placed on campusAND around Abilene at designated locations. Responsible for archiving past productions, digitally and with hardcopies. Must have strong organizational skills, strong writing skills, somevideo and editing skills, strong interpersonal skills and should be aself-starter, punctual, able to meet deadlines, and work without supervision. Thisperson is responsible for the creative promotion of the events at HSUTheatre. Business casual attire duringwork hours.Costume Shop2 positions6 hrs. per week - Afternoon work between1:00-5:00, M-F is preferred.Duties: Must be able to work atleast 2-3 hrs. at a time. Duties: arranging and re-shelving costumes;organizing costumes, fabric, jewelry, accessories; repairing garments;assisting with building costumes (supervised); checking and maintaininginventory, keeping costume shop neat, straight, and clean. Sewing skills are a plus. Must have strong organizational and creative skillsand must be a self-starter and able to work with or without supervision. Mustbe punctual and able to follow and complete a checklist. Casual clothingappropriate for climbing ladders and moving clothing. Closed toed shoes.Box Office2 positions6-8 hrs. 1 at 6 hours per week; 1 at 8 hours per week; at least half of those hoursmust be between the hours of 1:00-5:00, M-F.Duties: Must be able to work atleast 2 hrs. at a time. Duties: maintaining box office records,office work, experience with computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint,and Publisher; maintain and update mailing lists, customer service, ticketsales, creating playbills for each play, creating QR coded programs, preparingand running the box office for each production, cleaning/tidying up the officeand theatre. Must be highly organized, able to meet deadlines, have exceptionalinterpersonal skills, and enjoy working with the public. Must be able to efficientlycomplete a checklist and take and follow directions. Careful attention todetail and ability to proofread is a necessity. Business casual attireduring work hours.Scene shop worker/Prop Room Supervisor1 position8 hrs. per week-Mustbe able to work at least 2 hrs. at a time.Duties: Must be able to work at least 2 hrs. at a time. Duties and Responsibilities: in addition toall items listed in Scene Shop Worker description, will also organize andmaintain 2 prop rooms and 1 soft goods room; basic repair of props; keepstorage spaces neat and clean; re-shelve props; inventory; assist in monitoringthe check in and out system; assist prop crew and set crew when necessary. Musthave strong organizational skills and should be a self-starter and able to workwithout supervision. Must be able to take and follow directions. Time will be split between storage areas andscene shop. Casual clothing appropriatefor painting, building, lifting, and stacking material. Closed toed shoesrequired.Scene Shop Workers8 positions - 8 hrs per week AND 1 position - 10-12 hrs. per week- must be availableto work between the hours of 1:00-5:00, M-F. 9 workers total.Duties: Must be able to work at least 2 hrs. at a time. Duties and Responsibilities: assist withscenic construction, painting, loading in and out, shop and storage maintenanceand inventory, and some theatrical lighting work. Work with power tools andother theatrical equipment with training and supervision. Must have a strongwork ethic and positive, tenacious attitude. Must be able to take and followdirections as well as communicate. Should be a self-starter, able to work in ateam, and work with and without supervision. Arrive on time for work andmaintain a reliable attendance record. This job is active in nature requiringworkers to regularly stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, as well asfrequently stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, and arms. Will frequently lift10 to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Learn, understand, andabide by all safety policies and use of safety equipment and personalprotection equipment. Casual clothing appropriate for painting, building,lifting, climbing, moving, and stacking materials. Closed toed shoes required.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Must be an HSU student.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:For scene shoppositions: Must be in good physical shape, healthy, withgood arm and leg strength.WORK ENVIRONMENT:For all positions: ChristianValues, friendly environment, work as a team and unit.For Box Office: Professional office settingADDITIONAL INFORMATION:For Box Office and Promotions: Business casual attire during work hoursFor Recruiting: Casual,unless meeting students. Business casualat that time.For Scene Shop, Prop Room, Costume Shop: Casual clothing appropriate for painting,building, lifting, shelving, stacking lumber. Closed toed shoes.Interview required for all positions.NON-DISCRIMINATIONSTATEMENT:HSU complies with allapplicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discriminationon the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability,genetic information and military service. HSU is a private universityaffiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfullyconsider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed tohiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully supportHSU's mission.In accordance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation toqualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants foremployment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requestsfor reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.BACKGROUND SCREEN: