Join our team!

We are excited to announce an excellent career opportunity working at our Cultural Arts Center.

• Do you like working in the live entertainment field on concerts, theatrical productions, and other fun special events?
• Would you like working with state-of-the-art sound & lighting equipment including digital microphones, LED moving lights, digital projectors and more?
• Are you interested in expanding your skill set in sound, lighting and scenic building and design using such programs as QLab and SketchUp?
• Are you a good multitasker looking for a position with a creative aspect to it?
• Are you someone with technical theater experience who enjoys creating “magic” on a deadline and within budget?

Details:

• Salary range: $64,412.19 - $82,324.11 annually with Excellent Benefits (see below)
  • This position will receive a four percent (4%) cost of living increase effective April 2024
  • The new salary range effective 2024 will be $66,988.68 - $85,617.07 annually
• The position is a regular full-time position and requires to work weekends, evenings and holidays

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in theater operations, performing arts, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater is preferred.

Experience: Three years of technical operations experience in a performing arts facility in a lead worker or supervisory capacity. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid CA driver’s license.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in theater production, live concert events, streaming/virtual events, sound, lighting equipment, stage and production management; digital audio consoles, conventional and intelligent lighting, and video switching systems; technical operations of theater programs; theater sound engineering, stage lighting, projections, stage and production management and virtual event production; theater stage rigging; scenic and properties design and construction; theater pre-performance, performance, and post-performance best practices; operation of PC and Mac based computers and knowledge of (but not limited to) MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Key-note, Zoom, Social media, Vectorworks, AutoCAD or other design software, Qlab, and a variety of virtual/streaming and video conferencing software; COVID related health and safety protocol for performing arts venues; hazards and safety practices; and pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Further, the ideal candidate should possess a passion for theater production; strong safe technical operations; ability to operate, maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in technical production, virtual streaming of events, lighting, sound and set design; ability to evaluate equipment needs; supervisory experience of technical theater contract workers, volunteers, and interns; experience in budget monitoring of technical supplies and equipment expenditures; ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various events and performances; plan, develop, schedule and provide the technical supports required for each event or performance; maintain irregular and extended working hours; excellent written and verbal communications skills; and strong customer services skills.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities; is driven and self-motivated; flexible, works well independently; and has initiative.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package in which medical is fully paid for most plans (including family coverage) as specified in the current employee group contract, a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, and many additional benefits including:

• Retirement:
  • 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includesIndividuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013), 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and single-highest year final compensation.
  • 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members, 4th Level Survivor Benefit, and three-year average highest final compensation.
  • 401(k) with a Roth option; City match up to $200 per month. Employees may also participate in a 457 plan.
  • The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.
  • The City contributes $200/month to a health care reimbursement program for retiree medical.
• Health Insurance: Coverage available as early as the 1st of the month following the start date. A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program. After the City contribution of $151 per month and up to $2,269.44 per month in “Simiflex Dollars,” Health insurance costs the employee $0 to $218.04 per month for family coverage depending on the plan chosen. “Simiflex Dollars” can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits. Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Prescription Drug Plan: Major retail options and mail order program.
• Dental Insurance: After the City contribution of up to $100 per month, Dental insurance from Delta Dental costs the employee $0 to $31.10 per month for family coverage depending on the plan chosen.
• Vision Insurance: After the City contribution of $19.80 per month, Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $2.66 per month for family coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems, provided by Aetna.
• Optional Insurance from AFLAC: Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital, and critical care.
• Paid Leave:
  • 227.5 hours per year of paid time off (one bank of time that combines vacation and sick leave) which has the option to be cashed out. Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
  • 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans provided at City expense.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per year.
• Alternative Work Schedules: Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule with alternative Monday or Friday off.

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.

All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing a background investigation and may also include a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.

Ready to apply?

Click apply and attach a current resume! You only need to complete the boxes on the application marked with a star/asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process.

This recruitment is open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on 11/27/2023. This recruitment may close at any time.

Selection Process:Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process. The eligibility list for hire will be determined by supplemental questions.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214.

Reasonable Accommodation: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.

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