Student Employee - Shop Hire: Theatre Scenic - Fall 2026

Location: UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type: Student University Worker

Job Number: S99163 Division: STECH-Theatre & Dance Opening Date: 07/24/2026

Description: Act as mentors to those involved in the following THEA courses: Stagecraft, Production Practicum, Theatre Practicum. Examples of

Duties Include: Act in various capacities that include, but are not limited to: Scenic Designer Scene Painter Paint Charge Scenic Artist Assistant Scenic Designer Carpenter Set Builder Welder Draughtsperson Digital Artist Help build, paint, and dress sets for the Mainstage productions Organize the props loft and storage closet Maintain the paint room and metals storage Maintain the lighting closet and lighting storage Assist with lighting calls Be able to correctly reweigh the fly system Understand, explain, and use fly rail call-outs Assist in Strike for every Mainstage Assist in the load-in and load-out of any traveling Mainstages Be able to read build plans Help close the shop If needed, attend the transitions rehearsal to help actors understand a complicated set

Education: UCM enrolled student

Experience: No technical prior experience required; however, the safety aspect of the carpentry and lighting shop is the most important knowledge to hold. Before applying, research fly rail terms, etiquette, and tool names. Supplemental Information Working Hours and Days: M-F 8-5, some Saturdays Special Instructions: Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee. Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included. Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle. Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university; Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan; Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university; Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts; University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage; Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year. The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus. An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life; UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage. To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our!