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Position: Performing Arts Support - Part Time
Location: Duncan Lake Middle School - Performing Arts Center
Caledonia High School - Fine Arts Center
Reports To: Performing Arts Coordinator
Schedule: Minimum - 5.5 hours per day/ 27.5 hours per week
Schedule will be variable depending on programs
Salary Range: $17.83 to $18.87 per hour (steps one through four of contract), dependeng on experience
Position Summary
Assists in the operation of the two district performing arts centers. Job functions include setting up and operating audio visual equipment like microphones, projectors, speakers, video monitors, video screens, sound and mixing boards, editing console, connecting wires and cables etc. The PAC Technician must be available to work nights and weekends during peak performance times.
Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with the department team members, goal-setting ability, organizational skills, creative problem-solving ability, systematic planning, and the ability to plan for future needs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate proactive and creative technical production support for school performances.
- Operate sound, lighting, and other media systems used during district performances such as plays and concerts.
- Ensuring equipment is working properly during rehearsal and live performances.
- Use of a spotlight during stage performances.
- Assist during production weeks to ensure rehearsals and production meetings run smoothly.
- Maintaining Inventory of audio visual equipment.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment in the control, stage and backstage areas at all times.
- Perform simple maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, cleaning monitors and lenses and changing batteries and light bulbs. Troubleshoot and problem solve issues pertaining to the light and sound equipment.
- Meets with customers prior to the event to determine event needs, event schedule and required equipment.
- Communicate with directors during rehearsals and productions. Interact with all levels of users in the district, including administration.
Employment Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Previous experience working in a theater technical position or a theater arts / production student preferred but not required.
- Must have flexibility to work additional shifts and schedules as needed.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach and kneel
- Ability to work at heights, ascend and descend ladders
- Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
- Ability to hear and understand speech
- Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 75 pounds
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally high.
Non-Discrimination: Caledonia Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Salary : $18 - $19