Prince George's Community College · 1 month ago
Theatre Assistant, On-Call
Largo, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15.02/hr - $16.52/hr
0+ years expPrince George's Community College is seeking a Theatre Assistant, On-Call to provide technical, logistical, and patron support within the Center for Performing Arts and other campus venues. The role involves assisting with front of house duties, box office tasks, technical set-up, and ensuring a positive customer experience during events.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Assist with Front of House duties such as: checking in of guests, scanning tickets, and seating of guests, respectful accommodation and support of patrons with additional needs, as well as monitoring theater patrons for food, recording, or camera use
Assist with various Box Office related tasks including ticket sales and preparing tickets for will call
Provide excellent customer experience to all who enter the Center for Performing Arts including addressing customer concerns or questions, directing patrons, or creating and providing signage for events and venues
Assist with artists hospitality set-up, pre-show check lists, post-show checklist and other duties as assigned
Assist with technical tasks such as set-up, installation, and operation of stage equipment, AV equipment, and Theatrical Lighting
Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the production spaces, performing venues, and event equipment
Assist in the construction, set-up, and breakdown, of scenery as required
Assist in the on-stage shifting/manipulation of stage scenery and/or props
Assist in the safe entrance/exit of talent to and from stage
Assist in set-up, installation, and operation of any theatrical effects (i.e. stage fog) or the performance of related duties (clean-up, “Fire Watch”, etc.)
Assist in supervised activities related to the set-up, installation, and safe operation of theatrical rigging and/or fly systems
Represents the College in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
Assist and perform with the Assistant Technical and Supervisor Event Support Staff; and/or another Group or Organization’s Staff, in the execution of a work-shift or presentation of an event
Assist and perform in monitoring the overall physical condition of the stage and the Theater spaces; coordinating or assisting in repairs as possible and reporting problems that cannot be corrected to the Assistant Technical or Supervisor Event Support Staff
Ensures safe egress of all aisles and exits of the stage and Theater spaces, maintaining a safe distance around objects for safety
Assist and perform in executing technical Theater maintenance and improvement of equipment, stage, and Theater spaces; coordinate and assist in repairing equipment or when necessary make appropriate arrangements to have equipment repaired
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
No experience required
Knowledge of basic theatrical concepts and terminology
Ability to operate theatrical equipment with and, at times, without supervision
Ability to function at a high level within stressful situations
Ability to work safely within a team environment
Ability to speak and write effectively in English
Ability to operate in multiple physical positions and at heights in excess of 40ft
Ability to work with heavy equipment and supplies ranging from 35 pounds to 100+ pounds
Ability to work with specialized Theater equipment and standard tools, control surfaces, buttons/levers hand tools, ladders, and personnel lifts
Availability to work nights and weekends as required
Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions will be required
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work
A background investigation will be conducted prior to offer of employment
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in a performing art setting or venue preferred
Company
Prince George's Community College
Prince George's Community College is a school in Upper Marlboro.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
NASA
2023-07-26Grant
Leadership Team
Dr. Kyle Turman
Program Director of Academic Transfer & Partnerships
Jasmine Jones Hopewell
Program Manager, Early and Middle College Programs and High School Partnerships
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