Senior Technical Assistant - Stage Manager

City of Lancaster, CA • Lancaster, CA

368d • $26 - $31

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Hourly Wage: $26.79-$31.01
• Temporary classification
• Non-Exempt status

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees