Scene Shop Worker

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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