Performing Arts Technician I, Part-Time, Temporary, Hourly, Multiple Positions

Opt For Healthy Living; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 29,577 - 43,077; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking a Performing Arts Technician I based in Sonoma, California, for a part-time and temporary role. The technician will provide essential stage, set, and lighting production support for various performing arts venues.

Candidates should have 1-2 years of professional experience in relevant production specialty areas like stage construction and lighting. The ideal applicant is proficient in Microsoft Office and should be able to complete a pre-placement exam successfully.

This role is classified as non-exempt, with a pay rate between $21.47 and $31.27 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience in theater production.
• Ability to work independently while following technical instructions.
• Successfully complete a pre-placement exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide stage, set, and lighting production support.
• Work independently with limited technical direction.

Skills

Stage and set construction

Lighting production

Sound/audio production

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Google Suite

Familiarity with Zoom

Experience with PeopleSoft

Education

Professional training in theater production

Applicable college coursework

Job description

Performing Arts Technician I, Part-Time, Temporary, Hourly, Multiple Positions

Apply now Job no: 557694
Work type: Staff
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Theatre Arts, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Job Summary

Reporting to and under the general supervision of the CPA Operations Manager and with additional lead work direction from the Performing Arts Technicians IIs, the Performing Arts Technician I provides stage, set, and lighting production support to both University and off-campus performing arts venues. Work is performed independently from written specifications or instructions with limited technical direction, except for more complex aspects of work.

Key Qualifications

This position requires one to two years of professional experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as stage and set construction & rigging, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production. This background normally would be achieved through professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite, Zoom, and PeopleSoft preferred. The incumbent must successfully complete a pre-placement exam.

Salary and Benefits

This is a part time, temporary, non-exempt position. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $21.47 - $31.27 an hour (step 1 - step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 8 ($24.66). Reappointment to this position is dependent upon the individual's performance as well as administrative and budgetary considerations. The university reserves the right to terminate this appointment earlier than the scheduled expiration date.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions

Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer and requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.