Student Performing Arts Assistant I _Off-Campus FWS Job at GW Student Employment Center for Career Services, Washington DC

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  • GW Student Employment Center for Career Services
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title
Student Performing Arts Assistant I _Off-Campus FWS


Level of Support
Student Support I


Position Type
Off-Campus FWS


Number of Openings
2


Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)


Wage Per Hour
$18


Division/School
Division/School


Department Name
Duke Ellington School for the Arts


Department Bio


The Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., is a public magnet high school that offers a dual curriculum of college-preparatory academics and pre-professional arts training. It was founded in 1974 by Peggy Cooper Cafritz and Mike Malone , two African-American artists and activists, with the goal of providing talented youth with access to arts education regardless of their background or financial means. The school is named after the renowned jazz musician Duke Ellington, who was a native Washingtonian.

Position Specific Summary


The Duke Ellington Theatre Department is seeking a reliable and proactive Production Assistant Intern to support the technical and creative operations of our theatre productions. This role is ideal for students interested in theatre production, stage management, design, arts education, or arts administration. The Production Assistant will play an essential role in helping bring our student performances to life, from rehearsals to final curtain.

Standard Position Description


The student will assist with administrative, design, and production functions for performing arts productions. Tasks may include: assisting with costume construction and alteration as well as maintaining the department's costume stock, scenic construction, painting, props construction, lighting, and installation and strike of production elements, assist in promotions and other production support duties. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development


Required Qualifications


This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Comfortable working evenings or weekends
  • Interest in theatre production
  • Professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication
  • Experience with Google Workspace

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
07/14/2025


Job Close Date
09/30/2025


Campus Location
Off-Campus FWS Partner


Work Type Designation
In-Person


Report to Manager Name
Anne Laurie Joseph


Hiring Manager Name
Anne Laurie Joseph


Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement


The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.

For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

Background Check

The student employee will:
Work with or have contact with minors. - Background check required. , Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW. GW Student Employment Center for Career Services

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Internship, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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