What are the responsibilities and job description for the Olions Sponsor High School Posting position at Los Alamos High School?
SUMMARY:
The Olions Sponsor is the head of the Olions Thespian Club, an Honors Organization within the International Thespian Society. The Sponsor works closely with the Activities Office, the Olions Booster Club, and the Olions Student Board to put on quality theatrical shows and learning opportunities for students at Los Alamos High School. Both the Club and Student Board meet once a week throughout the school year and typically put on four productions, two each semester including Musical, Play, One Act (NMAA), and Topper Revue.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Overseeing the Production of All Olions Performances, including all rehearsals for those performances
- Directing for all Olions Productions
- Overseeing Technical aspects for all Olions Productions
- Being an Outstanding Ambassador for Theater in Los Alamos
- Setting Budget with the Olions Booster Club
- Leading Olions Board Meetings
- Developing a Production Schedule for the School Year
- Collaborating with local directors, artists, and community members
- Collaborating with LAPS Colleagues
- Providing leadership and Theater Education
- Recruitment for the Club and Theater Communities at LAHS
- Setting Focus for the Olions Program
- Paperwork and travel requirements to attend the One Act (NMAA) competition
- Coordination of logistics for students who are chosen to participate in the New Mexico Enchantment Awards
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Theater Experience (Degree Prefered)
- Teacher License from the New Mexico Public Education Department
- A passion and love for students and theater education
- Ability to Lift, Climb Ladders, and other Physical Activities around the Theater
- Great Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Budgeting Skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience managing student clubs preferred
OTHER SKILLS:
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, students, and other LAPS staff
- Ability to perform basic math and understand written procedures
- Time Management skills
- Ability to plan events and coordinate student activities
- Ability to compose written documents
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and events
- Gather and understand data
- Use basic job equipment
- Ability to solve problems and analyze information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. This employee will be required to occasionally lift equipment, carry and push objects, climb or balance, and stoop or kneel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The information contained in this description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional
duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
This postion is 0.2 FTE
Position will end May 23rd 2025
