Temp, Stage Tech II, Non-Specialized

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Paul D. Wachholz College Center at FVCC in Kalispell, MT seeks motivated part-time technical staff to support events, load-in/out, setup, and on-site operations for performances and private functions.

These non-exempt, temporary positions offer flexible hours (0–40 per week), the chance to work with a dedicated FVCC team, and opportunities to gain hands-on event production experience with potential for varied schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of applicable experience preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for events including load-in/out, setup, tech check and equipment handling.
• Maintain a collaborative environment and effective working relationships.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and report to the Technical Director.

Skills

Tools handling

Load-in operations

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: KALISPELL, MT 59901Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 HourlyJob Category: Wachholz College CenterDEPARTMENT: Paul D. Wachholz College Center

POSITION TYPE:

Temporary Pool. Schedule is based on events and employee’s availability. hours will vary from 0-40 hours per week and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

FLSA:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

SUMMARY:

The Paul D. Wachholz College Center is located on the main campus of Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) in Kalispell, Montana. As the premier performing arts facility serving western Montana, the Wachholz College Center (WCC) features a 50,000 square foot facility that includes a 1,014-seat performance and lecture hall, a multi-purpose event and activity complex with two basketball courts, an outdoor amphitheater, a reception hall, and an art gallery.

The Wachholz College Center serves the community and college as a premier venue for national touring acts and local/regional artists while also serving as the home of the Glacier Symphony Orchestra. Building and maintaining relationships with community members is essential. WCC annually hosts a variety of ticketed performances across all genres of music, theater, film, and dance while also hosting numerous private events and classes. WCC’s mission is to provide transformative experiences that connect the community through the arts and serve as a cultural resource for FVCC students and the region it serves.

The Wachholz College Center is seeking motivated and reliable specialized Technical Staff to join our growing team. These are part-time, non-exempt, non-benefit-eligible positions. Hours are scheduled on an as-needed basis with no set schedule or guarantee of hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides a wide-range of technical support for events, including performances by national touring artists, regional performing arts organizations, community organizations, commercial clients, and special events. Work may include, but is not limited to, load-in and out, set-up, tech check, lifting and moving items, and using tools and equipment.
• Maintains a collaborative and collegial environment and effective working relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Technical Director or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year of applicable experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General understanding of materials, equipment and tools used in technical operations.
• Ability to learn typical day-of-show needs including load-in, set-up, tech check, rehearsal, performance, load-out.
• Ability to ensure the safe and professional set up and breakdown of productions.
• Ability to learn and perform tasks and projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the crew, tour, and FVCC staff and students.
• Skill in effective, professional, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the public, students, potential students and College community.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Skill, dedication, and aptitude for working with students and others.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules/shifts to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; report to work in a timely manner and be actively engaged during shift.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.
• This is a Heavy-Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Heavy Duty involves exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY:

The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:

Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.