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The SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE, AND DANCE at Colorado State University is recognized as a distinctive program in the performing arts within the state’s land-grant university. Our state-of-the-art facility provides dance, music, and theatre students with the opportunity to work side-by-side with an outstanding faculty of internationally recognized artists, directors, designers, performers, and scholars in a highly inspiring and professional environment.

Our Mission:

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance empowers students to create, collaborate, innovate and inspire. Through teaching, creative artistry, research, advocacy and service, we elevate arts education.

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance invites student applicants for up to 20 work-study positions divided among the 6 production shops listed below. Hours vary but are 10-15 hours per week at $17.00-$18.00/hour.

These positions will assist in the implementation of 4 theatre productions, 2 operas, and 4 dance concerts, along with several other SMTD one-off events.

Job Description:

  • Seeking self-motivated, multi-tasking, organized, work-study students who can demonstrate proficiency in one or more areas of theatre production
  • May work up to 10-15 hrs/week, must be available for two hours shifts M-F between 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. Some weekends are required. 
  • Must be willing to work during the fall and spring semesters (some exceptions can be made).

Required Skills:

  • Highly organized with great attention to detail
  • Must be able to follow verbal and/or written instructions
  • Ability to work on projects individually or as part of a team
  • Works well under pressure/ tight deadlines
  • Can communicate well with others

Costume Shop:

  • Basic Sewing knowledge (both machine and hand sewing)
  • Basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine
  • Must be able to focus and stay on task with multiple distractions in the room

Scene Shop:

  • Basic knowledge of power tools
  • Basic understanding of construction
  • Willing to learn new skills and techniques
  • able to lift 50 lbs
  • Basic knowledge of metalworking is a plus

Paint Shop:

  • Knowledge of color-theory and ability to mix paint/ follow mix recipes
  • Ability to quickly learn a technique and execute each step with limited supervision
  • Ability to work at heights, lean/crawl/twist and with some heavy-lifting
  • Ability to read measurements with a scale-ruler , tape measure, etc. and translate measurements to life-size projects
  • Ability to use oil, water, and latex based paints as well as other solvents, etc.

Prop Shop:

  • Basic machine sewing skills
  • basic carpentry skills
  • basic painting skills
  • able to help lift heavy objects

Electrics Shop:

  • Comfortable working at heights over 10 feet on a ladder or personnel lift
  • able to lift 50 lbs
  • Knowledge of theatrical lighting equipment a plus

Audio Shop:

  • Love for music
  • Eager to learn sound for Theatre, Music, and Dance
  • Has some knowledge of how a microphone and a soundboard works
  • Likes to tinker
  • Auto CAD or Vectorworks experience preferred
  • Sound Design majors are preferred but not a requirement

If you would like to apply for one or more of these opportunities please click here UCA Work-Study Application to fill out the application form.

Student Employee Benefits information can be found on https://hr.colostate.edu/.

Colorado State University may conduct background checks on all final candidates.

This is a work-study position, students must have or be able to obtain work-study upon hire. Please contact the office of Financial Aid for questions and eligibility.