Temporary Performing Arts Specialist

George Fox University's Performing Arts department is seeking temporary production and/event staff support to support the team and help create a meaningful and engaging experience for students and community members.

The Performing Arts Department regularly hires temporary employees to support staff during busy and time‑sensitive production periods. These may include plays, musical, festivals, peak box office times, recruitment events, and similar activities. Assignments are short‑term and project‑based, with specific tasks and reporting structures clearly defined at the time of each hire.

Since these roles are “as‑needed,” specific tasks will be defined at the time of hire. Potential areas of support include:

• Costume Construction & Support:
  Constructing and altering theatrical costumes, managing wardrobe maintenance and backstage quick‑changes during live performances.
• Carpentry & Scenic Construction:
  Safely constructing, assembling, and repairing stage scenery, flats, and platforms using a variety of wood‑shop power tools under the direction of the theatre technical director and/or scene shop manager.
• Technical and Production Support:
  Assisting with the setup, operation, and strike of lighting, audio, and other technical production equipment while supporting live performances and events under the direction of theatre production staff.
• Box Office & Ticketing Operations:
  Managing ticket sales, processing transactions via the box office ticketing system, resolving patron seating inquiries, and providing front‑of‑house customer service or event operations as assigned.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with employees, students, and the public in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• Being a Christian role model to students through action, words, and lifestyle.
• Demonstrating experience working cross‑culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Each day may look different depending on the event or production. You may assist with setting up or striking event spaces, greeting and supporting guests, helping backstage with production needs, or providing general operational support to ensure events run smoothly and safely.

• A high school diploma or equivalent (or are currently enrolled in high school or college).
• Experience in customer service, event support, theater, music, or related areas preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions and work collaboratively.
• The ability to be on feet for long periods of time, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University’s Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and an expression of Christian testimony in a church. Employees also agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

• Previous experience supporting live performances or large‑scale events.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during peak production periods.
• Welding and rigging experience.
• Experience in construction of scenery for live theatre.
• Excellent carpentry and construction skills.
• Expertise in safe and proper use of a wide variety of power tools.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of scenic techniques and materials.

• Hours Per Week:
  To Be Determined
  • Up to 40 hours per week and may require overtime, weekend, and evening work.
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus
• Duration:
  This temporary position will conclude within 6 months as determined by the…