Temp, Stage Tech III, Specialized

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Paul D. Wachholz College Center at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, MT, seeks a part-time technical specialist to support performances and events.

Responsibilities span audio, electrical, video, and rigging tasks for national tours and local events. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years in a relevant technical area, with knowledge of QLab, DMX, ETC EOS consoles, and safe rigging practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, and at least two years in one of the listed technical areas.
• Audio: knowledge of digital consoles, wireless frequency distribution, and mixing FOH/Monitors.
• Electrical: knowledge of DMX and ETC EOS consoles.
• Rigging/Fly: understanding single-purchase counterweight systems.
• Video: ability to operate a video system with multi-source inputs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide-range of specialized technical support for events at the Wachholz College Center (WCC).
• Maintain a collaborative and collegial environment with FVCC staff and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Technical Director or designee.

Skills

Audio systems

Electrical knowledge

Rigging knowledge

Video systems

QLab show control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ETC EOS consoles

DMX control

QLab

Job description

Job Details Job Location: KALISPELL, MT 59901 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly Job Category: Wachholz College Center DEPARTMENT: Paul D. Wachholz College Center

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

FLSA: Hourly/Non-Exempt

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, theatre, 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides a wide-range of specialized technical support for events taking place at the Wachholz College Center, 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, audio, electrical, video, or rigging and fly systems.
• 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, AND A minimum of two years of experience specific to at least one of the specialized areas listed below.
• Audio:
  • Knowledge of digital consoles
  • Advanced signal path troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of wireless frequency distribution
  • Comfortable with mixing a variety of concert types, both FOH and Monitors
  • Knowledge of Qlab show control
  • Moderate knowledge of networking
  • Knowledge of gain structure and EQ-ing vocals and instruments
  • Knowledge of various microphone types and their preferred uses
  • Knowledge of wireless microphone systems
• Electrical:
  • Knowledge of ETC EOS consoles
  • Advanced DMX signal path troubleshooting
  • Moderate knowledge of networking
  • Understanding of both conventional and moving lighting fixtures
  • Ability to read and install lighting plots
• Rigging and Fly System:
  • Knowledge of single-purchase counterweight systems
  • Basic understanding of rigging protocols and systems
  • Basic knowledge of knots and rigging terms
• Video:
  • Advanced knowledge of Qlab show control
  • Moderate knowledge of networking
  • Ability to focus projectors and lenses
  • Ability to operate a video system with multiple source inputs and outputs

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 operation of specialized production equipment and set up and breakdown of productions.
• Ability to evaluate equipment needs and notify supervisor of need to repair or replace equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment under direction or supervision.
• 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 to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the crew, tour, and FVCC staff and students.
• Ability to follow work safety procedures and practices.
• 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.
• 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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT

Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to [e-mail]. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

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.