OPS - Performance Support Specialist

Performance Operations

Compensation: $18.23 per hour.

Estimated 15-20 hours/week

Position Summary:

Responsibilities may include installing, and utilizing sets, sound, and lighting; being present at events; repairing and maintaining equipment; maintaining records and preparing operational reports.

Incumbents support theatrical productions by coordinating the scheduling and production aspects of an assigned performance space.

Requirements:

Education:

Associate's degree in theater or a related field.

Experience:

Two years experience supporting theatrical productions.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

• Stage production methods;

• Set design and engineering principles;

• Basic construction methods;

• Safe work methods;

• Inventory principles;

• Recordkeeping principles;

• Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Designing sets and programming lights;

• Constructing and building sets;

• Practicing safe work methods;

• Maintaining operational records;

• Using a computer and related software applications;

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Potential Frequency

Designs and constructs sets and technical engineering for theatrical productions which includes developing plans for sound engineering, scenery, and/or costumes; constructing scenery or costumes; installing, and utilizing sets, sound, and lighting; and performing related duties.

Daily

80%

Monitors and maintains equipment and inventory; procures supplies and materials as necessary.

Weekly

10%

Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports.

Daily

10%

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required