Live Audio & Stage Technician — Production Assistant

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food

Discounts on beverage

Discounts on merchandise

Staff Pass Benefit

Fun work environment

Wildlife park experience

Job summary

The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo is seeking a temporary Production Assistant and Technician to support our Visitor Engagement team with audio and production tasks for a family holiday musical. Responsibilities include transporting and operating audio equipment, set-up and tear-down, and assisting with rehearsals during weekends.

You should have at least a high school diploma and 1+ years in technical stage craft and customer service, be 18+, and capable of independent work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma.
• All applicants must be 18+.
• 1+ years relevant experience in technical stage craft with knowledge of audio equipment and operation.
• 1+ years' experience in a customer service environment.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Previous stage management experience is an asset.
• Love of wildlife and conservation.
• Commitment to excellent customer service for a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate technical equipment including daily transport, setup and operation of audio systems.
• Prop, costume and puppet maintenance including minor repairs, laundry, and storage.
• Coordinate rehearsal/performance spaces including setup/strike of outdoor stage and pop-up tent(s).
• Assist in distribution of performance and preparatory materials such as schedules, scripts, rehearsal video, music files.
• Assist daily operations and production requirements as directed.
• Maintain positive communications with staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Coordinate procurement and construction of props, costumes, sound equipment and other supplies.

Skills

Audio equipment operation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Stage management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo is seeking a temporary Production Assistant and Technician to support our Visitor Engagement team with audio and production tasks for a family holiday musical. Responsibilities include transporting and operating audio equipment, set-up and tear-down, and assisting with rehearsals during weekends.

You should have at least a high school diploma and 1+ years in technical stage craft and customer service, be 18+, and capable of independent work as part of a team.