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Owens Community College

Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Lab Assistant, Theater Work in the costume shop for the Owens ... Construction, acquisition, and implementation of costume designs, makeup/hair designs and ...

Ransom Everglades

Theater Support Technician

Miami, FL · On-site

$35K - $45K/yr

... * Assist Theatre Facilities Technical Director, as assigned, in all tasks and school events, including but not limited to: assemblies for middle and upper schools; performing arts events; set ...

Swaybox Studios

Set Carpenter

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$21 - $28.25/hr

This role requires precision, creativity, and the ability to collaborate closely with designers ... Perform maintenance, reinforcement, and repair work on existing sets and props. * Assist with quick ...

Landmark Theatres

Floor Staff

Atlanta, GA

$13.50/hr

Greet and welcome each customer * Assist with movie/seat selection and answers general questions ... Issues/assists customers with hard of hearing and closed caption devices (in-theatre set up ...

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Floor Staff

Kendall Square, MA

Greet and welcome each customer * Assist with movie/seat selection and answers general questions ... Issues/assists customers with hard of hearing and closed caption devices (in-theatre set up ...

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Greet and welcome each customer * Assist with movie/seat selection and answers general questions ... Issues/assists customers with hard of hearing and closed caption devices (in-theatre set up ...

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Floor Staff

Coral Gables, FL

$14/hr

Greet and welcome each customer * Assist with movie/seat selection and answers general questions ... Issues/assists customers with hard of hearing and closed caption devices (in-theatre set up ...

Liberty

Sound Assistant-Theatre Arts Productions

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

Student worker will provide essential assistance to our sound designer/engineer, assisting in the ... Student will assist in programming sound for theater productions. Additional information may be ...

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Floor Staff

Scottsdale, AZ

$16.70/hr

Greet and welcome each customer * Assist with movie/seat selection and answers general questions ... Issues/assists customers with hard of hearing and closed caption devices (in-theatre set up ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant theatre set designer in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Theatre Set Designer vs Scenic Artist?

AspectAssistant Theatre Set DesignerScenic Artist
CredentialsRelevant degree or training in theatre design or related fieldArt or painting background, often with specialized scenic painting training
Work EnvironmentTheatre production teams, design studios, on-site at theatresPainting studios, theatres, on-site during set construction
Industry UsageAssists in designing and planning set layouts and elementsCreates painted scenery and textures for sets

While both roles work closely on theatre set creation, the Assistant Theatre Set Designer focuses on supporting the design process, including drafting and planning, whereas the Scenic Artist specializes in painting and finishing scenic elements. Both roles require artistic skills and collaboration within theatre productions, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Lab Assistant, Theater

Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Lab Assistant, Theater

Owens Community College

Perrysburg, OH • On-site

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Advertised Position Title:
Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Lab Assistant, Theater
Job Description:
Work in the costume shop for the Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts on student theatre productions and in maintaining an inventory of costuming and properties.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Must have knowledge of costume design and construction methods as well as stage makeup application techniques.
  • Candidates are considered for any of the following backgrounds: costume history, textiles, costume construction, makeup application.
  • Must have the ability to manage multiple performance assignments as well as preparations for all required performances.

Essential Functions:
  • Will work with students in Technical Theatre on costuming design methodology and sewing/construction as well as stage makeup application methods.

  • Keep an inventory of costuming and properties for student theatre productions.
  • Construction, acquisition, and implementation of costume designs, makeup/hair designs and properties for semesterly student productions.

Other Characteristics:
  • Applicant must be able to work well with faculty and students to create professional level performances and experiences.

Minimum Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 3 years experience working for professional or semi-professional theatres.

Union Position:
Job Classification:
Faculty
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Work Schedule:
Grant Funded Position:
FLSA Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Pay Basis:
Hourly
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Retirement System:
STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)

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