PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MANAGER SUMMARY: Manage the technical and operational activities of the (School District) Performing Arts Center and High School Conference Center. This position is also responsible for the technical needs such as sound and lighting for events that may occur in other district facilities. Flexible schedule, many long hours, must be able to work with a variety of people and work well with students. Required climbing, lifting, and heights. Must be able to problem solve and have excellent communication skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manage Performing Arts Center on a day-to-day basis.Coordinate calendar and bookings with the district facility calendar.Coordinate bookings with outside groups.Maintain inventory of staging systems equipment.Manage a flexible work schedule including being present at all productions, rehearsals, and other events as needed.Determine and run lighting and sound requirements for various productions, set-up and adjust necessary equipment.Oversee the set-up and operate stage and related equipment such as lighting systems, sound systems, rigging systems, flooring and seating areas, intercommunication systems and the like.Help with the construction and painting of stage scenery, props, and other play/musical needs.Maintain, repair and adjust stage, audio, lighting and related auditorium equipment. This duty would include changing light bulbs in all areas of the PAC.Set up and tear down of orchestra shell.Paint and maintain stage flooring as needed.Minimal custodial duties that may be needed during productions when building custodial staff is not available.Maintain and organize the Green Room, Makeup Room, Dressing Room(s), Prop Room, Costume Rooms, and the Scene Shop.Responsible for maintaining the Grand Piano on a regular basis.Event set up assistance including chairs, tables, stage layout, etc.Summer schedule would include repairs, painting, maintaining equipment, and general cleaning of the PAC.Perform other assignments at the request of the Director of Finance and Operations.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have excellent organizational skills.Must have excellent communication skills.Flexible to work odd hours and around a school environment.No requirement of a degree, but needs to be willing to learn and have a passion for sound and lighting design.Flexible to adapt to new situations and be a problem solver.Knowledge and experience preferred in the areas of technical systems including lighting design, computer light boards, complex sound systems.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing. In addition, the employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee must frequently work near moving mechanical parts or work in high or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can vary due to the needs of a specific event/production.
The employee will have regular contact with students and employees in other departments and contact with outside users, staff or touring productions, and members of the community.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 48 weeks - Full Time. Must be willing to manage a flexible work schedule.
SALARY: Dependent on credentials, experiences, and specialized training.
LOCATION: Performing Arts Center located at the Allegan High School.
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Operations.
For questions about this position, please contact:
Amy Christman,
Director of Finance and Operations
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