Student Worker-Department of Theatre Arts-Operations Assistant

Job Title: Student Worker-Department of Theatre Arts-Operations Assistant 

Job Classification: Business Operations, Student

Department: Department of Theatre Arts

Hiring Manager: Chris Dobbins

Contact: chris_dobbins@baylor.edu

Work Schedule:  Flexible working hours up to 20 hours per week

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing, December 2, 2025 until end of Spring 2026 (5-18-2026)

Pay Rate: $10.00

Key Components:

The Baylor University Department of Theatre Arts team is seeking a dynamic and organized student worker to lead and coordinate both front-of-house and back-of-house activities at the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. This role is ideal for an undergraduate student with leadership potential and a passion for live performance environments.

• In a student employee capacity, may perform or assist with specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals and initiatives
• On-the-job training will be provided.  This position requires various sitting, standing, bending, and lifting based on assigned programs and projects.
• Professional, all-black attire is required when working productions; otherwise generally appropriate workplace attire should be worn.  Closed-toe shoes are required for all stage setup activities.
• Perform duties for assigned area of responsibility  
• Front of house-ushering, tours, marketing, social media  
• Provide excellent customer service    
• Theatre space upkeep, occasional lifting (5-15 lbs.), posting announcements
• Assist with various projects, activities and tasks related to business operations  
• Ability to prioritize and take initiative  
• Ability to comply with Baylor University policies and maintain regular and punctual attendance   

Job Description:

• Provide mid to advanced level administrative and operational support for day-to-day tasks
• May serve as initial contact for in-person guests or callers; provide excellent customer service
• May generate, prepare and analyze reports or perform forecasting
• May create creative content or maintain department website(s)
• May assist with special projects and initiatives supporting departmental goals
• May assist with planning or coordination of events
• May assist with identifying areas of improvement and recommend solutions
• May assist with compliance processes
• May assist with maintaining internal databases and records
• May assist with developing processes and procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission  
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
   

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Hooper Schaefer Building

Work Address: 60 Baylor Avenue Waco, TX 76706