Job TitleSummer Programs & Technical Support AssistantRequisition NumberDU11862Department Name8X401:Center For The Arts Service CtWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$12.00/hourType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
UK Student Enrollment
Required Related Experience
NA
Required License/Registration/Certification
NA
Physical Requirements
Standing or walking for extended periods of time and lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
Shift
- Up to 40 hours per week, daytime or evening, including weekends and holidays. Work week includes 2 days off each week (Sunday-Saturday work week).
- Up to 2 meals provided at UK Champions Kitchen PER shift .
- Actual work schedule provided two weeks in advance and is based on various activities and program needs of the College and sponsored summer programs.
- Guaranteed days off on MAY 27 and JUNE 30 – JULY 2 . Other schedule conflicts addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Job Summary
The College of Fine Arts seeks applicants for Summer Program & Technical Support Assistants for multiple Summer Outreach Activities including: Grand Night for Singing, Governors School of the Arts, Dance Intensive, Orff/Schulwork Training, Summer Trumpet Institute, Dalcroze Training, and classroom/studio support.
Summer activities begin MAY 15, 2024 and continue until JULY 31, 2024 . Program & Technical Support Assistants work as a team. Duties include:
- Daily program support
- Assist with technical support of performances, studio time, and events
- Organize and implement maintenance and operation of performance-related equipment
- Load in/out tasks
- Opening day and final day events
- Other day-to-day management and coordination of technology needs in a wide range of spaces across campus
This position provides paid day and/or evening on-boarding and trainings to include minors on campus policies, golf cart trainings, IT overview of audio-visual needs in classrooms, and theatre technical system instruction for various lighting, sound, and projection needs in the Singletary Center and the Fine Arts Building.
The University of Kentucky, College of Fine Arts thrives because we serve and honor individuals and communities with unique and distinct voices. The College intentionally supports an authentic environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion through artistic programming and curricula that explore and celebrate the experiences of those voices. Because we believe that the arts are essential to the life of the individual and the community, we actively facilitate wide-ranging creative expression among our faculty, staff, and student artists and commit to inclusivity in our hiring and recruiting of faculty, staff, and students. In alignment with our DEI commitment, we welcome and invite applicants who have a deep interest in advancing this mission and those who possess the skills and experience for this work. As a member of the state’s flagship institution, we pledge to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed and valued, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. Visit our website: https://finearts.uky.edu/
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Experience in performance technical support, audio-visual support, and/or arts is preferred.
Deadline to Apply05/13/2024University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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