VPA Theatre Shop Assistant (Work Study) 3 Positions - Worcester State University Worcester State University - 4.0 Worcester, MA Job Details $15 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Stitching Basic stitching technique Scenic painting Set construction Theater experience Garment sewing Visual arts painting Entry level

Full Job Description Location:

Worcester, MA Category:

Work Study Job Type:

PT No Benefits Posted On:

Fri Aug 21 2026

Job Description:

Department:

Visual/Performing Arts Job Title:

VPA Theatre Shop Assistant Number of Vacancies:

3

SSTA Supervisor:

Mary Dillon Position Type:

Non-Supervisory Number of Hours Per Week:

6

General Statement of Duties/Responsibilities:

Students will provide support to the theatre scenic and costume shops. Students may work in one or both shops depending on a combination of student interest and show need. In the scene shop, students will work on scenic construction, load-in, and painting of the scenic and prop elements of VPA theatre productions. In the costume shop, students will help to build costumes and accessories for theatre productions. Sewing skills are preferred, but we will train motivated people. Schedules will be arranged with shop supervisors and/or technical support staff.

Job Requirements:

Reliability and good work ethics are the most important of all the traits we seek in our shop assistants.

Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

Hourly Rate:

$15.00