Senior Technical Assistant - Stage Manager Job at City of Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

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  • City of Lancaster
  • Lancaster, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Closing: 01/07/2025 at 9:00 PM (PST)

Position: Senior Technical Assistant- Stage Manager

Department: PARCS - LPAC

Hourly Wage: $26.79-$31.01

Classification: Temporary

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The position operates under supervision of the Lancaster Performing Arts (LPAC) Supervisor and is responsible for managing production needs for one or more of the following: audio, lighting, or scenic-rigging for touring, local and rental productions and events, overseeing lighting prehangs/restores, audio setups, load ins/load outs, general restores and maintaining backstage areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • May oversee Stage Assistants

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Stage Management for Concerts, Dance, and Theatre performances.
  • Working with crew and tour staff for all production load-in needs.
  • Oversee LPAC crew and Tour/Client staff for show operations
  • Oversee crew for production load outs and presets for upcoming events
  • Work with the Front of House staff for venue and Artist needs
  • Application of safety standards for theatrical/event productions.
  • Assisting In setting stage audio plots, lighting plots and focus, or scenic design.
  • Safe operation of hydraulic personnel lift.
  • Safe counterweight rigging and fly rail operation skills.
  • Operational functions of Yamaha digital audio, ETC lighting, or counterweight rigging systems.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends.
  • Assist in training Stage Assistants.
  • Application of general Safety standards for theatrical venue, fly rail and mechanical lift systems.
  • Deal tactfully and effectively with crew, tour staff, participants and the public.
  • Interpret and follow written and verbal instructions related to show advances, artist riders, and stage plots to ensure proper event preparation and execution.
  • Communicate and collaborate tactfully and effectively with crew members, tour staff, event participants, and the public to ensure smooth operations and positive interactions.
  • Ability to set and complete Artist and show goals with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends.

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Any equivalent combination of three or more years’ education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
  • Currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school majoring in Theatre Arts, Film, Television, or a related field, is desirable.
  • Time management and organizational skills for effective crew usage and show deadlines.
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills to effectively manage crew resources and meet deadlines.

Core Competencies:

  • Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information.
  • Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
  • Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
  • Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
  • Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
  • Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
  • Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information.
  • Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
  • Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
  • Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Guiding Principles

  1. Put people first.
  2. Be visionary.
  3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
  4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
  5. Be Creative.
  6. Always Improving.
  7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

  • Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent).
  • Position self to bend or twist (frequent).
  • To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (frequent).
  • Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate).
  • Operate Equipment (moderate).
  • Stationary or squatting position (frequent).

Environmental Factors:
  • Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent).
  • Interruptions (frequent).

Essential Cognitive Functions:
  • Analyze (frequent).
  • Computations (frequent).
  • Generate Written Work Product (infrequent).
  • Independent Problem Solving (continuous).
  • Interruptions (frequent).
  • Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous).
  • Organize (frequent).

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations will be made, when possible, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting -chance-act/.

The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

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