Midland University, a private, liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska (just outside of metro Omaha), is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant -Technical Arts. This position will be offered within our graduate assistant structure, requiring admission to one of Midland's Master's level programs. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to various aspects of the program, including recruiting, coaching, video and equipment duties, and other tasks and duties. The position allows for an on-campus meal plan, stipend, and tuition remission from the University. All position finalists will require three professional references.
This candidate will have frequent contact with prospective students and their families, high school teachers and administrators, members of Omaha, Lincoln, and Fremont's Arts Community, Midland University students, as well as the University faculty and staff. Specifically the Director of Technical Arts.
Job responsibilities include:
- Work with the Director of Technical Arts to develop and implement scenic designs for Midland's drama productions.
- Serve as the lead carpenter and assistant technical director in Midland's Scene Shop.
- Support the technical needs of a variety of Midland Performing Arts Events.
- Intermittently direct set and prop construction, stage and technical management, and oversee student performing arts productions.
- Assist with, and on occasion lead, recruiting efforts for the Technical Arts program, as well as the performing arts as a whole. This includes communicating with prospective students, updating recruitment tracking information, attending campus visits, logging awarding information, and
- Assisting with various recruitment duties as requested by the Director of Technical Arts or Asst. Director of Performing arts with confidentiality, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
- Work with the Performing Arts staff/faculty to provide current students support and encouragement.
- Strive to build/maintain an environment of integrity, trust, and transparency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Need to have:
A bachelor's degree and relevant experience in the technical arts, including, but not limited to, scenic construction, lighting, sound operation, and/or costume design/construction. Theatre design, carpentry, and scenic drafting experience are a plus.
Should demonstrate:
- A positive attitude
- An outgoing personality with the ability to connect with others naturally
- An ability to resolve issues independently
Compensation:
- Tuition Remission in the master's program. The level of remission is dependent on the degree pursued.
- Free Campus meal plan (15 meals per week), dependent on the degree pursued.
- A monthly stipend dependent on the degree pursued.
Skills Required
- Admission to one of Midland University's master's degree programs
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant technical arts experience, including scenic construction, lighting, sound operation, or costume design and construction
- Three professional references
- Theatre design experience
- Carpentry experience
- Scenic drafting experience
- Positive attitude, outgoing personality, natural ability to connect with others, and independent problem-solving ability
What We Do
Midland University is a private liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Its mission is to inspire people to learn and lead in the world with purpose, while its vision emphasizes relevant, innovative, dynamic learning experiences and career readiness. With small classes and a close-knit community, Midland supports students’ personal and professional development for future careers.
