| Job type | : Full time |
| Job term | : Permanent |
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The City of Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts is seeking to fill the Senior Stagehand position. Duties include providing on site liaison between building users and stage crew; supervising and training volunteer and professional stagehands; providing on site production and stage management expertise for users with varying levels of theatrical skills; and enforcement of facility safety protocol. Outstanding interpersonal skills, a strong customer service orientation and the ability to make sound independent judgments as well as experience in technical operations of a facility are essential skills. Flexibility, a positive attitude and a sense of humor are also vital.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Recommended: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade; college course work or Bachelor of Fine Arts in technical theater highly preferred. Two years of technical experience in a heavily scheduled, multi-use performing arts center and one year of experience supervising stagehands.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
KNOWLEDGE OF: The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of counterweight systems and their safe operation and maintenance; be familiar with the production standards of a wide variety of performance types, including classical music, dance theater and popular music; knowledge of and experience in standard theatrical construction techniques, including flats, platforms, wagons and soft-goods and rigging; experience with large, permanent theatrical lighting systems, including computer light boards; and experience with sound recording playback and reinforcement and ability to set up and mix up to five microphones. ABILITY TO: Evaluate safety of scenery as it moves into the building; teach safe technical operation of all systems to people with a wide variety of backgrounds, including children and adults; quickly evaluate the technical needs of building users as well as the extent of their production background and adjust working methods accordingly; and work as a crew member or as a supervisor and to move easily from one role to the other.
Extensive experience in one of the following areas is highly desirable: (1) theatrical sound systems, including equipment repair, operation, recording, reinforcement and installation/maintenance; (2) theatrical lighting, including equipment repair, operation of various computer light boards and installation and maintenance; and/or (3) stage management for theater, dance, musical theater, opera or classical music.
SPECIAL LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California driver's license is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Will be required to work a flexible schedule, including nights and/or weekends, as assigned. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and lift and carry heavy objects.
TO APPLY:
Applications and resumés will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position has been filled. The first round of application review is scheduled for Monday, December 3, 2007. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Application and resumé screening will be part of the examination process. Based on the screening, those candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to an oral interview (weighted 100 percent). Depending on the number of applications, the above process may be altered. Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Employee Services Department upon submittal of application. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Salary: $3,231.00 - $3,928.00 Monthly
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