Employment

Basic Job Description:

The Stage Technician works all of the technical aspects of the theatrical performances, concerts, and other events, and assists the Production Manager and line supervisor.

This is an FLSA non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Essential Job Duties:

• Operates all types of lighting equipment, including computer and manual lighting controllers, follow-spots, and theatrical, video, and non-industry lighting instruments
• Assists in operation of audio equipment, including mixing consoles, playback units, amplifiers, speakers, and microphones
• Assists in operation all types of projection equipment, including film, slide and video equipment
• Operates a theatrical counterweight system, including the loading and unloading of arbors from both a loading bridge and the stage floor
• Installs both small- and large-scale symphony shells, including towers and flown ceilings
• Installs and takes down the equipment required for all Production Department events in the facility, including areas outside of the theater
• Conducts work in a technical position and knows how to operate technical equipment during the event, rehearsal, or performance
• Cleans and maintains all theater production equipment and backstage areas
• Other related duties as assigned

Education and Requirements:

• Understand and follow directions
• Learn and follow safety procedures
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Report to all work calls at the scheduled time
• Safely and properly use hand tools
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Learn to safely use and work on ladders and personnel lifts (may be waived for special circumstances)
• Work in low- and no-light environments
• Establish and maintain good relations with LVPAC staff members, clients, volunteers and other employees
• Required to work a flexible schedule on an “As Needed” basis for performances and other LVPAC events and obligations. Shifts may include days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work long hours and/or overtime as necessary

Skills:

• Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing
• Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts
• Computer Skills – Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Workforce Go, Venue Ops
• Team Work and Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co-workers and clients
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices; operation, maintenance, and repair of stagecraft
• Customer Service – Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers’ needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor
• Flexibility – Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment
• Mutli-tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s)
• Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome
• Reliability – Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Work in a high-paced, team-oriented environment

To apply submit resume and cover letter to Eric Johnson at ejohnson@lvpac.org

Basic Job Description

Without instruction and assistance by the Technical Staff; the Lighting Technician 1 is responsible for the operation of a lighting console for a specific production. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES; A performance is different every night and must be able to adapt to any situation. Watching the show is most important. Other responsibilities may be required by mutual collaboration with the Stage Manager and/or Technical Staff.

Essential Job Duties:

• Sets up, operates, maintains, and repairs lighting, and audiovisual system equipment, including video distribution and projection for a variety of events and meetings
• Operates ETC Ion lighting console without supervision
• Able to program ETC ION lighting console without supervision
• Able to hang, focus and patch lighting instruments
• Able to address lighting elements
• Capable of interpreting lighting plots, channel patch, and lineset schedules
• Operates technology in theater for all performances
• Ensures the safe use of all audiovisual and lighting technical equipment.
• Operates and trains other technicians lighting consoles in accordance with prearranged standards, plans, and oral and written instruction during events and meetings.
• Maintains inventory of audiovisual technical equipment.
• May provide lead direction to lighting  hands, third party audiovisual contractors, and other workers in the installation, operation, and dismantling of all audiovisual technical equipment.
• Keeps facilities and properties clean, in order, secure, and safe
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment;
• Identify problems or hazards, work in confined spaces and around machines, and climb/descend ladders;
• Be trained and capable of inspecting, donning and using fall protection
• Able to attain aerial lift training through company resources

Education and Requirements

• Understand and follow directions
• Learn and follow safety procedures
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Report to all work calls at the scheduled time
• Safely and properly use hand tools
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Learn to safely use and work on ladders and personnel lifts (may be waived for special circumstances)
• Work in low- and no-light environments
• Establish and maintain good relations with LVPAC staff members, clients, volunteers and other employees
• Required to work a flexible schedule on an “As Needed” basis for performances and other LVPAC events and obligations.  Shifts may include days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work long hours and/or overtime as necessary

Skills

• Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing
• Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills – Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Workforce Go, Venue Ops
• Team Work and Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co-workers and clients
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices; operation, maintenance, and repair of lighting systems
• Customer Service – Demonstrates the ability to anticipate and respond to customers’ needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. 
• Flexibility – Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. 
• Multi-tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s). 
• Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Reliability – Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate

To apply submit resume and cover letter to Eric Johnson at ejohnson@lvpac.org

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Department: Facilities

Reports To: Facilities Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position

Part-Time

Starting Pay: $14.00 per hour

Position Summary:  Assists with the general cleaning of the facility (Bankhead & Bothwell); performs set up, tear-down and clean-up for events/shows.

Essential Job Duties:  

• Confers with Facilities Manager to receive assignments
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs and waxes floors
• Washes walls, inside windows and woodwork
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies
• Dusts, polishes, arranges and moves furniture and equipment
• Removes trash and waste paper
• Uses hand tools or small powered equipment properly and safely
• Maintains building cleaning practices, methods, supplies and equipment
• Performs routine and repetitive custodial tasks without immediate supervision
• Maintains harmonious relations with other employees and patrons
• Performs moderately manual work
• Performs event set up, tear-down and clean-up
• Assists LVPAC staff and/or event representatives with facility needs as necessary
• Notes and reports irregularities or discrepancies to immediate supervisor
• Other related duties as assigned

Education and Requirements:

• Knowledge of the operation and care of housekeeping equipment
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Follow all written and verbal instructions
• Flexible hours including days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Learn and follow safety procedures

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Work in a high-paced, team-oriented environment
• Must be able to perform janitorial and set-up and tear-down assignments
• Ability to perform a variety of minor maintenance tasks
• Ability to use a ladder

Send E-mail to: jgomez@lvpac.org

Position Description

Position Summary:  Livermore Valley Arts, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the Bankhead Theater production schedule, manage production staff, and collaborate with other departments to ensure a smooth execution of all productions and events in the Bankhead Theater.  The successful candidate should have a passion for live entertainment and theater arts, as well as experience in theater production and management, with a keen awareness of the importance of philanthropic support in sustaining our mission.

Essential Job Duties:  

• Advances with all clients, from national acts to local resident companies
• Manage Hospitality and Production staff, including scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management
• Establishes the number of technicians, time, and material required to stage various events and schedules prior to each production
• Manage in-house technicians and resident volunteers for all events
• Determines priorities of event coordination: hanging of soft goods, electric, audio, and supplemental rental equipment
• Ensure the safe use of rigging lighting, sets, and drapes to the linesets
• Determines and prioritizes purchase of replacement and upgrade of equipment based on need and budget
• Manages, purchasing, scheduling, repair, and maintenance of all stage equipment
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations to develop and manage the production budget
• Ensure all productions and events comply with relevant laws and regulations, including health and safety, OSHA, and Fire safety
• Prudently manage limited budgets while maintaining a philanthropic mindset

Office Duties:  

• Review contracts and riders for Bankhead Presents performances
• Accruing, coding, submitting & approving payables for the production department such as invoices, reimbursements, credit cards, ect.
• Reviews and submits timesheets for production staff
• Assists in setting goals and strategies for the overall development of LVA
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with resident companies and renters
• Serves as a resource for resident companies assisting with the development of production requirements
• Attend meetings as needed
• Co-Facilitate weekly operations meetings with the Director of Operations
• Assist with additional programming as needed
• Any other duties needed to help drive the organization’s vision, mission, and abide by the organization’s values

Education and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater Production or equivalent experience (10 years working in production & 3 years management experience)
• Strong interest in and/or appreciation for the arts
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff, including groups of stagehands, stage electricians, and/or stage carpenters
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Ability to work with resident organizations, visiting artists, event producers, and others to advance the work of Livermore Valley Arts
• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Physical ability to work long hours when needed
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to coordinate all the components in presenting theatrical productions
• Willingness to work in a high-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to hold arms up for long periods of time
• Punctuality and reliability are essential
• Knowledge of safety procedures

Skills:

• Experience and training that would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed above

• Considerable knowledge in stage technical work and stage management
• Thorough knowledge of theater craft, tools, practices, and techniques

• Knowledge of common business computer applications including but not limited to Google Workspace, MS Office, Workforce Go, VenueOps, or Facility management software

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multitask while also being highly detail-oriented
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff and volunteers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Work in a high-paced, team-oriented environment
• Continued education in Rigging, Electrical, and Fire Safety laws
• ETCP Certifications in Theatrical rigging and Lighting/Portable power preferred

Benefits Package:

• 176 hours of accrued paid time off per year with a cap of 240 hours (6 weeks)
• Life insurance, Health, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture insurance plans – 100% of employee premium covered by LVA
• 11 paid holidays
• Participation in LVA’s 403b plan, including a company match of up to 3%
• Participation in LVA’s flex spending plan, such as Flex Medical or Flex Dependent Care

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to:

Eric Johnson 

Email: EJohnson@lvpac.org

OR

LVA

Attn: Eric Johnson

2400 First St

Livermore, CA  94550