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Location : Palmdale, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24.0312.2
Department: Palmdale Playhouse / Theatre
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 150
DESCRIPTION
Ready to shine behind the scenes at the Palmdale Playhouse? Join our vibrant team as the Theater Operations Coordinator! If you're passionate about lights, audio, rigging, and creating unforgettable experiences, this may be the position for you. Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our dynamic team as we bring creativity to life every day.
The Theatre Operations Coordinator oversees all technical needs in support of the Palmdale Playhouse. This position will specialize in lights, audio, rigging, general maintenance and procurement of equipment. Additionally, this position will be responsible for providing valuable technical support to Palmdale Playhouse staff to help aid all activities and programming; to plan, organize and execute the daily operations of the Palmdale Playhouse; to provide additional administrative and clerical support; to work effectively with the dynamic team of coordinators to ensure that all needs of the facility are met.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from an assigned supervisor or management staff.
This position exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level support staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible administrative and operations experience, in a theatre or performing arts environment.
Training:
Completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in business, accounting, office technology, or theatre. Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of a valid California driver's license and the ability to be insured with the City's insurance carrier is required.
License and/or Certificate in related fields of theatre including electrical, lighting, rigging and audio may also be required.
Positions with back of the house responsibilities may require experience in theatrical lighting, production, rigging, audio systems and a working knowledge of set plans, set design, and construction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing and sitting; occasional climbing, bending, standing and squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds; pushing and pulling up to 80 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision, color and depth vision; frequent reading and close-up work. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed in a temperature controlled office and playhouse environment subject to noise, machinery and moving objects. Positions may require occasional overtime; positions are required to work evenings and weekends; positions may be given general parks and recreation program or event assignments which may be conducted outdoors; travel is rare.
The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home."
The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org.
BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday.
UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.
RESIDENCE within the City is not required.
AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.
BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described.
A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.
VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.
RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.
All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis.
MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution
*Benefits can change at any time.
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These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Only the most qualified applicants as determined by the evaluation of this supplemental application will be invited to participate in the selection process. Your answers to the following supplemental questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none." Please do not write "Refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given credit. I have read and understand this statement.
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This position requires a valid California Driver License. If you are extended a conditional offer of employment, you authorize the City of Palmdale to request and review your California Department of Motor Vehicles driving record. Please provide the name and license number as it appears on your license.
03
Do you have at least four years of work experience in a theatre or performing arts environment? If so, please describe that experience in detail.
04
Please outline any paid work experience in theatrical lighting, production rigging, audio systems, set plans, or set design and construction.
05
Do you have a license or certificate in theatre electrical, lighting, rigging or audio? If so, please list.
06
Do you have experience hiring, supervising, scheduling and managing part time staff? If yes, please describe.
07
Do you have experience drafting written safety measures applicable to a theater for operations of Back of House staff and equipment? If yes, please describe.
08
Do you have experience researching, analyzing and procuring theater related equipment and/or services? If yes, please describe.
Required Question
Location : Palmdale, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24.0312.2
Department: Palmdale Playhouse / Theatre
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 150
DESCRIPTION
Ready to shine behind the scenes at the Palmdale Playhouse? Join our vibrant team as the Theater Operations Coordinator! If you're passionate about lights, audio, rigging, and creating unforgettable experiences, this may be the position for you. Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our dynamic team as we bring creativity to life every day.
The Theatre Operations Coordinator oversees all technical needs in support of the Palmdale Playhouse. This position will specialize in lights, audio, rigging, general maintenance and procurement of equipment. Additionally, this position will be responsible for providing valuable technical support to Palmdale Playhouse staff to help aid all activities and programming; to plan, organize and execute the daily operations of the Palmdale Playhouse; to provide additional administrative and clerical support; to work effectively with the dynamic team of coordinators to ensure that all needs of the facility are met.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from an assigned supervisor or management staff.
This position exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level support staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform a variety of specialized, responsible technical, administrative and clerical support duties related to the operations and activities of the Palmdale Playhouse.
- Assume overall daily operations responsibilities for assigned activity areas, including a variety of the following: development and promotion of Playhouse classes; art exhibits and seasonal decorations; theatre camp and youth programs; box office and concessions.
- Provide all oversight and management for Back of House responsibilities of all stage productions, shows and events, including rental shows, daily and weekly inspections and oversight of care and maintenance of audio, lighting, rail, video systems and shop equipment, annual licensing and certifications pertaining to Back of House equipment.
- Provide technical and functional support, as assigned to employees, contractors, and volunteers including all safety training and guidelines of technical equipment.
- Respond to complaints and/or requests for information about rules, regulations, procedures, and policies related to assigned responsibilities.
- Prepare, compile, tabulate and maintain data through use of databases, documents, statistical and operational reports and records from a variety of sources; process other documents as assigned.
- Assist in developing an assigned budget; track or reconcile expenditures; maintain logs and inventories, ledgers and statistical records as assigned; and, compile routine budget information.
- Assist in preparation of marketing and promotional materials.
- Assist peers with their daily operational responsibilities.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible administrative and operations experience, in a theatre or performing arts environment.
Training:
Completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in business, accounting, office technology, or theatre. Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts desirable.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of a valid California driver's license and the ability to be insured with the City's insurance carrier is required.
License and/or Certificate in related fields of theatre including electrical, lighting, rigging and audio may also be required.
Positions with back of the house responsibilities may require experience in theatrical lighting, production, rigging, audio systems and a working knowledge of set plans, set design, and construction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- General principles and practices of performing arts theatre operations.
- Back of House operations.
- Standard office methods, procedures, computer equipment and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Principles of budget monitoring.
- Basic principles of supervision.
- Techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
- Principles and practices of business letter and report writing.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances.
- Organize, plan, schedule and implement administrative, clerical and technical operations/activities.
- Review documents related to Playhouse operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain Playhouse policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
- Monitor assigned budget; track and reconcile expenses.
- Organize shows and assist with all aspects of show production, exercising a high level of independence.
- Recommend policies and procedures and interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies, laws, and rules related to Playhouse operations.
- Understand the organization and operation of the City, outside organizations and agencies as necessary to assume assigned administrative responsibilities.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Operate a personal computer with proficiency and familiarity to effectively produce reports, charts, spreadsheets and other documents and to maintain databases and records.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing and sitting; occasional climbing, bending, standing and squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds; pushing and pulling up to 80 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision, color and depth vision; frequent reading and close-up work. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed in a temperature controlled office and playhouse environment subject to noise, machinery and moving objects. Positions may require occasional overtime; positions are required to work evenings and weekends; positions may be given general parks and recreation program or event assignments which may be conducted outdoors; travel is rare.
The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home."
The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org.
BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday.
UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.
RESIDENCE within the City is not required.
AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.
BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described.
A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.
VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.
RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.
All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis.
MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution
*Benefits can change at any time.
01
These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Only the most qualified applicants as determined by the evaluation of this supplemental application will be invited to participate in the selection process. Your answers to the following supplemental questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none." Please do not write "Refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given credit. I have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
02
This position requires a valid California Driver License. If you are extended a conditional offer of employment, you authorize the City of Palmdale to request and review your California Department of Motor Vehicles driving record. Please provide the name and license number as it appears on your license.
03
Do you have at least four years of work experience in a theatre or performing arts environment? If so, please describe that experience in detail.
04
Please outline any paid work experience in theatrical lighting, production rigging, audio systems, set plans, or set design and construction.
05
Do you have a license or certificate in theatre electrical, lighting, rigging or audio? If so, please list.
06
Do you have experience hiring, supervising, scheduling and managing part time staff? If yes, please describe.
07
Do you have experience drafting written safety measures applicable to a theater for operations of Back of House staff and equipment? If yes, please describe.
08
Do you have experience researching, analyzing and procuring theater related equipment and/or services? If yes, please describe.
Required Question
