Stage Technician II On-Call - Performance Arts Center

Opt For Healthy Living; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 37,704 - 46,879; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking an On-Call Stage Technician II to provide technical support for a variety of events at the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo. This temporary role requires experience in theatre production and effective client management, along with knowledge of safety standards. The ideal candidate will manage events independently and ensure proper equipment use while delivering exceptional customer service. The position offers a competitive hourly salary and benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently manage special events and projects in a venue.
• Ability to train others in safety measures and ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring diplomacy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical support and direction for events.
• Communicate with clients and assess event needs.
• Deploy resources for event execution.

Skills

Knowledge of theatrical and event production

Safety requirements knowledge

Client management

Project management

Customer service experience

Education

Two years of experience in theatre production

Job description

Stage Technician II On-Call - Performance Arts Center

Apply now Job no: 556911
Work type: Staff
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Time Varies, Theatre Arts, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description

This is a two year temporary, intermittent, on-call position.

Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Technical Services, an On-Call Stage Technician II coordinates and provides technical/production support and direction for a wide variety of events in the PAC or other campus locations as necessary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: communicating with clients, assessing and negotiating event needs, deploying resources and the employees required to execute events. This position’s duties are performed with marked independence and authority for supervising and executing events to ensure proper use of the PAC and related facilities, utilizing technical equipment with emphasis on safety, efficiency and asset protection.

Department Summary

The Performing Arts Center (PAC) consists of three venues: a 1288-seat concert hall, a 180-seat recital hall and a 350-seat rehearsal/performance pavilion. It hosts events including symphonies, choral concerts, contemporary and pop music events, plays and other theatrical events, dance programs, recitals, opera and light opera, touring shows and community productions. It also supports other uses, including workshops, business meetings, banquets, recording sessions, trade shows, etc.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of theatrical and event production equipment, procedures, techniques and professional best practices. Ability to use professionalism to independently manage special events and projects in a theatrical, event and/or public assembly venue.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and standards related production support specialty and stage operations and ability to train others in safety measures and ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diverse mix of both professional and non-professional event clients.
• Ability to independently manage production, support projects and productions by breaking segments into working units that coincide with production needs.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.

Education and Experience

Two years of experience working for a theatre, repertory or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty of costume design and construction or a closely related area. (12 units of applicable coursework or 6 months of professional training may be substituted for 6 months of required experience).

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS

Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $27.37 - $34.03 Per Hour
Classification Range: $23.83 - $34.71 Per Hour
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is 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.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.