Salary: $25.23 Hourly
Location : San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY2324-00061
Division: Administrative Services
Department: Cultural & Performing Arts Center
Opening Date: 08/22/2023
Closing Date: 6/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
This is a recruitment for a short-term/temporary position. This recruitment will be open until all positions are filled.
DEFINITION
The Cultural and Performing Arts Center (CPAC) at Cuesta College invites you to apply for employment as a member of our technical team. Our primary goal is to create a safe and memorable experience for audience members, performers/presenters, technicians, and volunteers. All of our facilitators are required to participate in and lead training activities and to foster a positive learning environment for our students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSCPAC Facilitators lead technicians and volunteers to set up and operate theatrical equipment or front of house systems for live performances and presentations. Facilitators should have advanced knowledge of pertinent theatrical systems and front-of-house and back-of-house etiquette. Facilitators interact with the public, faculty, staff, and students; strong interpersonal skills are a key to success in this position.
Essential Functions & Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Safely oversee the operation of all pertinent theatrical systems to include: counterweight fly, fire safety, lighting, effects, sound, projection, and front of house;
- Adhere to CPAC procedures and policies and ability to lead and instruct others in the safe operation of all pertinent theatrical systems and procedures;
- Represent the District when interacting with performers, presenters, patrons, and members of the community;
- Lead others in their journey to acquire expertise in the safe operation of theatrical systems and equipment used in the CPAC;
- Attend and/or lead training workshops and maintenance calls;
- Create an atmosphere of mutual trust and support; and
- Work and communicate effectively with students of all skill levels, professional staff, and Cuesta College faculty and administrators.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Expert-level knowledge and understanding of pertinent theatrical equipment used for live performances and presentations;
- Ability to give and take instruction and to work well with others;
- Ability to lead multiple crews to complete tasks;
- Strong Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to meet stringent deadlines and work at irregular hours; and
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and community members.
Additional Information
This is a short-term/temporary position. Students currently enrolled at Cuesta College will be given priority.
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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We endeavor to foster a just and inclusive campus culture here at Cuesta College. Please tell us about your experiences with inclusion as it relates to your career or some other aspect of your work? If you have not had direct experience in this area, please tell us about your aspirations. We welcome learning about your areas of challenge or growth and success.
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Are you interested in working front-of-house or back-of-house?
- I am interested in front-of-house only (House Manager)
- I am interested in back-of-house only (Technical Facilitator)
- I am interested in both
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