Job Abstract

SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STAGE MANAGER BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a Principal IV or designee, maintain a school auditorium and other theatrical facilities on a high school campus; oversee and manage a stage and provide setting and striking scenery for events; build and repair sets and scenery; instruct and supervise students involved in stage work. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Maintain theatrical equipment including lighting instruments and control equipment, stage rigging and various types of sound equipment. E Organize and prepare for outside organizations which use school facilities. E Design and supervise the building of sets and props for student theatrical productions; provide for space and proper control over costumes. E Oversee the stage activities for acts and attractions scheduled for all_school assemblies held in the auditorium. E Perform custodial functions within the auditorium; maintain the auditorium and other theatrical facilities in a clean and safe manner. E Oversee use of equipment and check equipment to prevent injury from falling objects, electrical shock and fire. E Set up and operate video and audio equipment; maintain inventory and check out audio_visual equipment; instruct students on operation of equipment. E Confer with school officials on coming events to determine best methods to use facilities. E Assign work of students in class of stage management; assist the assigned teacher in directing work of students. E Assist in preparing annual budget estimates of labor, material and supplies. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Theatrical equipment and stage management techniques. Electricity and electrical equipment used in stage productions. Modern stage set design, construction and maintenance. Stage equipment including curtains and draperies and their operation, rigging and safety. Use of power wood shop tools. ABILITY TO: Prepare budget estimates. Maintain effective public relations with exhibitors, agents and arrangers. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Work cooperatively with others. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively with others. Perform the essential functions of the job. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in stage work involving maintenance and repair of scenery, rigging and some electrical work. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor work environment. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Seeing to view sets and read materials. Lifting and moving moderately heavy objects, not normally exceeding sixty (60) pounds. Reaching over head, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Climbing ladders and working from heights. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment used in designing theatrical sets. HAZARDS: Working at heights. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Board Approved: (12/82) 5/01