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HSU Workstudy Theatre * Positions Jobs in Abilene, USA at Hardin-Simmons University
Position: HSU Workstudy Theatre *Multiple Positions
POSITION: HSU Workstudy Theatre
* Multiple Positions
DEPARTMENT: College of Arts & Media
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Professor of Theatre
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Abilene
TARGET HIRE DATE: 1/20/2026
CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Victoria Spangler at vspangler
SUMMARY/SCOPE: The Theatre department is hiring for multiple positions in various roles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruiting
2 positions
6-8 hrs. per week
Duties: 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 students and 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 punctual and able to follow and complete a weekly checklist. Dress: casual, unlessmeeting students: business casual at that time.
Promotional Director
2 positions
6 hrs. per week
Duties:
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 Marketing Director, Communications Director, Photography Director, and Brand contact. Create and send promotional slides for upcoming shows to tv monitor contacts across campus. Responsible for posters being placed on campus
AND around Abilene at designated locations. Responsible for archiving past productions, digitally and with hard copies. 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. This person is responsible for the creative promotion of the events iness casual attire duringwork hours.
Costume Shop
2 positions
6 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 maintaining inventory, 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 Office
2 positions
6-8 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, preparing and 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 efficiently complete 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 Supervisor
1 position
8 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…
Title: HSU Workstudy Theatre * Positions
Company: Hardin-Simmons University
Location: Abilene, USA
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