Student Employment in the Theatre and Dance Department - NMU Theatre and Dance

Each year, we hire approximately 25-30 students to work in the Department of Theatre and Dance. 

Positions are available in the marketing/box office, costume shop, scene shop, and electrics shop. 

Supervisors are listed below:

• Marketing Office: Emily Burbey
• Costume Shop: Em Rossi
• Scene Shop: Braeden Ingersoll
• Electrics Shop: David Pierce

Details about job opportunities:

• Preference is given to returning and work study students, however, we encourage students of ANY major/field of study to apply; you don't have to be a theatre or dance major!
• Positions are filled at the beginning of each semester.
• All student employees are expected to attend all classes on a regular basis and to maintain a 2.00 or better overall GPA.
• Employees may be required to attend strike for all major productions, including fundraising events.
• Students applying to the scene shop or electrics shop must complete the TH 131 - Stagecraft course or have substantial previous experience in carpentry/electrics prior to applying.
• Students applying to the costume shop must have basic sewing skills/knowledge.
• Students applying to the marketing/box office should have proficient computer and customer service skills.

Click here for an application. Applications can be submitted in person to the supervisor of the shop or office you're applying to or emailed in PDF format to nmutd@nmu.edu.