Production Staff for School of Performing and Visual Arts

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Production Staff for School of Performing and Visual Arts.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Performing and Visual Arts

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Part Time

Grant Funded No

Posting Close Date May 31, 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Positions are available as necessary for production season.

Job Summary

This position supports production needs in the School of Performing and Visual Arts, including stage management, production management, technical direction, lighting design, sound design, costume design, musical direction and accompaniment, choreography and movement specialists, gallery installation, exhibition support, other artistic and performance mediums and skills, etc.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in specific role in the artistic education and production process under the direction of regular faculty or staff.

• Attend all required meetings, rehearsals, etc.

• Complete all assigned tasks on time and in an efficient manner.

• Work collaboratively in the artistic education and production process.

• Respond in a timely manner to faculty and staff communications.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in specific areas in the artistic education and production process. Demonstrated knowledge of practical application of specific skills, including management, design, performance, installation, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Specific knowledge of any relevant equipment in area of production, including light boards, sewing machine, scene shop tools, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.