Job Abstract

• Pay $0 to receive medical insurance for you and your family
• Employees' children are eligible to attend SMMUSD schools
• PERS (retirement pension)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develops and maintains calendar of events for Barnum Hall and the Greek Theatre (located on the campus of Santa Monica High School) to include, event planning, operation and maintenance. Coordinates requirements for performances including load-ins, rehearsals, performances and strikes, and technical guidance of back stage and front of the house crews.
• Prepares, recommends and implements guidelines related to the use and operation of both facilities as well as other auditoria with the District as may be assigned with regard to joint use agreements.
• Confers with site administrative staff and facilities to determine on campus uses of both facilities.
• Confers with community group representatives, professional entertainers, event planners and others regarding facility usage, availability of equipment and scheduling of dates.
• Recommends equipment purchase and monitors expenses.
• Arranges for facility and equipment maintenance and inspects to ensure timely and appropriate completion.
• Schedules and guides theater operations staff and student assistants to provide technical production and ushering support. Develops and implements effective customer service standards.
• Reads, interprets and applies applicable district policies, municipal codes, environmental and safety regulations. Guides staff and volunteers in work and safety procedures.
• Conducts facility inspection before and after events ensuring that event set-up complies with event organizer plans and safety regulations. Prepares document and cost estimates for building or equipment damage.
• Acts as liaison with security, medical, usher, stagehand, police and other event personnel.
• Attends community and civic meetings, as assigned.

• Principles and methods, equipment and materials used to deliver event service requirements for a variety of events including concerts, theatrical productions and educational events.
• Technical, operational and maintenance requirements for theater productions including lighting, sound, projections, rigging and scenery.
• Stagecraft and stage operations, including rigging, sound, lighting, projections and set construction.
• Event layout and floor space planning.
• Basic electrical, electronics and mechanical principles as applied to stage equipment.
• Laws and regulations governing public assembly and entertainment facilities including fire and safety laws, CAL OSHA regulations, ADA provisions, health codes, and applicable local, state and federal regulations and laws.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Customer service principles and techniques.
• Vocal and instrumental music, theater and dance, and their effective performance and presentation.

• Read, understand and interpret building, event and equipment blueprints.
• Create, draw, review and evaluate working drawings and sketches.
• Interpret and execute directors' and designers' requests.
• Interpret and apply technical terminology when working with renters, crew and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area size, circumference and volume.
• Operate a personal computer with knowledge of software programs for scheduling, budget, record keeping, technical drawings, photographs and event planning.
• Operate current lighting control systems and equipment, sound, video and projection systems, stage rigging, elevators and machinery.
• Read, interpret and apply applicable district policies, municipal codes, environmental and safety regulations.
• Learn parking, food and beverage concession and custodial operations in a public assembly facility.
• Learn principles and practices of effective crowd control, security, safety and risk management practices.
• Learn educational goals and objectives related to performing arts for and by children.
• Coordinate the work of paid and volunteer staff.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee multiple projects and activities with various schedules and timelines.
• Work independently under general supervision.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Attend planning meetings and serve as technical guide for productions.
• Understand with sensitivity and awareness, the cultural diversities and needs of students and their environment within the communities encompassed by the District.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SUPERVISION:
Works under general supervision of the Director of Theater Operations and Facility Permits. Technical guidance may be exercised over student crews and operations staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed both inside and outside in seasonal climate and weather conditions. Slippery surfaces, high elevations, cramped position, moving objects, oily conditions, dust, odors; high voltage, chemicals, noise and paint fumes may be encountered. Physical demands including standing, bending, stooping, crawling, lifting up to fifty (50) pounds climbing ladders and flights of stairs, walking, and sitting. Irregular work hours (e.g., evening, weekend) are required.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED:
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.

HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US:
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.