THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENTS. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE AT 303-360-4709 OR FINANCIALAID@CCAURORA.EDU. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts is seeking part-time student assistants for music and sound art projects, events, publicity, and day-to-day functions.   

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interface with the Office of Student Life in coordinating, promoting, and supporting a student club for the purposes of developing and maintaining a radio show
• Support students, faculty, and staff with recording projects including, but not limited to a radio show, podcast(s), web series, recorded and live music
• Regular maintenance of VPA spaces, including the production studio, music classroom, theatre space and booth, and others
• Maintain and improve upon systems for inventorying and tracking music gear and audio equipment, including maintenance  
• Support with marketing such as: creating and designing social media posts for performing arts events and creative projects
• Printing and copying as needed
• Day-to-day maintenance of the Fine Arts Building classrooms including restocking, removal of outdated flyers, inventory of classroom supplies, taking note of work orders or repairs needed, etc.
• Assist with the execution of performing arts events, including theatre productions. Examples of support may include: 
  1. Assistance with installing and testing sound equipment
  2. Operating light and/or sound boards for VPA functions
  3. Sweeping, mopping, and maintaining event spaces
  4. Greeting audiences and ushering
  5. Marketing events
• Assist the Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator and Department Chair with additional operational duties as assigned
• Take responsibility for timesheet, time off, tracking hours, and making adjustments in the schedule, as per work study allotment, communicating with Program Coordinator any schedule changes
• Note: hours may vary depending on departmental needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to develop and implement work plans
• Ability to work individually and independently, taking ownership of assigned tasks and completing them in a timely manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google applications 
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of or experience in the audio production, editing, live mixing, and music a plus
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Willingness to ask for help and problem solve
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods, ability to life 25 pounds

• Must have completed FAFSA on file
• Must be enrolled in a minimum six (6) credit hours
• Must NOT have yet obtained 1st Bachelor's Degree
• Must be seeking an eligible program of study

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:  
 CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

 Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.
 We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.