Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Production Student Assistant in Athens
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States, 30604
Production Student Assistant
Posting Number: G/R30500P
Working Title: Production Student Assistant
Department: SRVPAA-Performing Arts
Employer: University of Georgia
Location: Athens Area
Employment Type: Employee
Salary: $11.75/hr
Anticipated Start Date: 08/17/2025
Posting Date: 07/25/2025
Open until Filled: Yes
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: 50%
Position Summary
At the Performing Arts Center, student production assistants help to play a vital role in ensuring our world‑class events and performances run smoothly from set‑up, to showtime, to strike. The tasks of the job are varied, and every shift is a little different. Some things you may be doing include…
Responsibilities
- Setting up lighting
- Setting up microphones and speakers
- Focusing lights
- Assisting with artist entrances/exits
- Running spotlights
- Laying dance flooring
- Artist security
Security and Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, and a satisfactory credit check if applicable. A pre‑employment drug test may also be required.
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact Name: Dillon Brothers
Recruitment Contact Email: Dillon.Brothers@uga.edu