Production Assistant - Live Audio - Part Time

Job Summary:

Assists the Technical Coordinators with a variety of event support duties, which may include sound and/or lighting installation, operation, load in, load out, program setup, strikes and security.

The salary range for this position is $17.08- $23.06 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Currently seeking candidates with live audio production experience.

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

Essential Functions:

• Respond to building occupants’ needs by cleaning, locking/unlocking and performing light maintenance duties.
• Provide sound mixing, lighting operation, stage management and/or run crew duties for events at the direction of the Technical Coordinators.
• Maintain knowledge of the workings of all positions within the theater and provide back up when necessary for ticket selling, house managing, facilities maintenance, technical coordination.
• Assist the Technical Coordinators with training and supervision of volunteer technicians.
• Assist Technical Coordinators with the installation and maintenance of all audio/visual and theater lighting and sound equipment, as needed.
• Coordinate with facilities maintenance regarding the building and operations.
• Provide efficient and courteous customer service to patrons, renters, performers and other City employees.
• Assist Technical Coordinators with requirements of artists contract and any attached riders.

Other Job Functions:

• Assist the Theater Manager as a production technician in the Rialto Theater Center (event side) as needed.
• Assist the Theater Manager as a House Manager in the Rialto Theater and/or the Rialto Theater Center (event side) as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED required.
• 1 year theatrical technical experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable and capable with general technical stage operations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Frequent strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50 pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
• Occasional exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions that may lead to workplace injury such as working in heights, exposure to fly ash and/or energized electrical equipment.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

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Experience

• 1 year(s): Theatrical technical experience.

Education

• High School or better