Performing Arts Center Technician I (Temporary Position)

Performing Arts Center Technician I (Temporary Position)

Ventura County Community College District


Salary: $23.72 Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: Provisional-025

Location: Ventura College (Ventura CA), CA

Department: VC - Academic Affairs

Closing: Continuous

Description

This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary assignments only and not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made, as such this recruitment may close at any time. Employees hired in this capacity are considered at will and do not accrue property interest in the assignment and are not eligible for benefits.

WHAT YOU'LL DOUnder the general supervision of a Dean, provide skilled and complex technical support for a variety of theatrical, dance, music, and related live events in the following specialty areas: prop design, prop construction, stage set design, stage set construction, rigging, lighting, sound, and the operation/use of stage equipment.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK
Established in 1925, Ventura College was one of the first community colleges in California and currently has an enrollment of 14,500 students. Located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, the 112-acre campus is set in the rolling hills of Ventura - so close to the ocean that there is a clear view of the Channel Islands from several spots on campus.

More information can be found on the Ventura College website.

WHO WE ARE
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Ventura County Community College District ensures that all employees and applicants for positions will have equal opportunity for employment regardless of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Board Policy 3506 COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees and Students requires that all students and employees of the Ventura County Community College District, which includes faculty, staff, volunteers, student workers, and administrators, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All new employees must be fully vaccinated by the first day of employment. An exemption may be requested by individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical and/or religious reasons. Employees who receive an exemption will be required to wear a mask or face covering while on District property and/or facilities and will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing twice weekly. For more information about VCCCD's vaccine requirement, please visit the District's COVID-19 Information Website.

Representative Duties
Prepare and administer sound for productions and live events by operating various mixers, sound consoles, and related equipment; create sound effects based on the specifications provided by the Technical Director. E

Construct and repair sets and scenery for various productions and live events using a variety of equipment including radial, table, circular, and vertical saws, welding tools, and other hand and power tools. E

Mix and apply a wide variety of paints and flame proofing or fire retardant chemicals to sets. E

Perform rigging and flying of curtains, backdrops, special props, and other apparatus required for a production or event; operate a stage counterweight system. E

Operate lighting equipment, video and multimedia equipment, and computer controlled light consoles; hang, install, and prepare lighting for various productions and live events. E

Prepare, review, interpret, and implement working plans, drawings, blueprints, props, light plots, and other written and verbal information concerning a wide variety of performing arts productions and live events. E

Investigate, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide variety of technical malfunctions. E

Provide technical guidance and work direction to staff and student workers. E

Communicate with users to establish, discuss, or clarify technical requirements of productions and events. E

Interpret and enforce fire, safety, and health regulations for the protection and safety of facility users and audiences. E

Provide technical assistance and supervision at the facility when rented by off-campus groups. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND three years of experience in two or more of the following areas: prop design, prop construction, stage set design, stage set construction, rigging, lighting, sound, and operation/use of stage equipment.
ORAn associate degree with coursework in theatre arts, technical theatre, or a related field AND Two years of experience in two or more of the following areas: prop design, prop construction, stage set design, stage set construction, rigging, lighting, sound, and operation/use of stage equipment. ORA bachelor's degree in in theatre arts, technical theatre, fine arts, lighting, stage design or related field ANDone year of experience in two or more of the following areas: prop design, prop construction, stage set design, stage set construction, rigging, lighting, sound, and operation/use of stage equipment. ORA graduate degree in theatre arts, technical theatre, fine arts, lighting, stage design or related field.

Valid California Driver's License

Supplemental Information
Applications will be screened for evidence of the minimum qualifications and submitted to the hiring department as they are received, as such this recruitment may close at any time. Please include ALL employment you wish to be considered in the Employment Experience section of the application and complete all fields. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Employment Experience section of the application will not be considered.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION: If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. To search institutions that are recognized as accredited by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, visit https://www.chea.org/state-licensed-or-authorized-institutions or http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx.If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.



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