Cultural Arts Assistant

This position assists with summer camps and special projects, parades, concerts and farmers market, and provides administrative support for the City of Prattville Creative and Cultural Arts Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.

The following duties are normal for this classification.

The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or logical assignments for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

CUSTOMER SERVICE (40%)

Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.

Sells tickets to plays and other events.

Registers students, vendors, and other participants for workshops, camps, car shows, and other special events.

EVENT & PROGRAM DUTIES (60%)

Assists with setup and break down of events.

Assists with summer camps, workshops, and other projects and programs.

Assists with parades, concerts, farmers market, and other special projects.

Assists with organizing files, supplies, and equipment.

Ensures costumes, tablecloths and other items are cleaned and properly stored.

Maintains membership binders for Way Off Broadway Theatre and Prattville Art Guild.

Maintains costumes, props and script inventory lists for Way Off Broadway Theatre.

Sorts and delivers departmental mail to City Hall.

Maintains cash box and house ticket envelopes for Way Off Broadway Theatre Plays and ensures appropriate items are in envelopes and ready for each production.

Assists in preparing deposits and delivering to Finance Department.

Assists with producing graphics for various events, projects, and programs.

Maintains lobby, conference room, and desk area.

Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Must have a valid Alabama driver's license.

Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds repeatedly.

Willing to work nights and weekends.

The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. The following list was developed through job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

Job duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk/table or outdoors while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. Employees frequently lift light and heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color.

Job duties are typically performed in an office and outdoors occasionally in extreme or inclement weather. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, etc.

Job duties may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Job duties require the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Job duties require the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear.

Job candidates must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress.

Job duties require regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

City of Prattville employees are required to obtain knowledge of the City of Prattville Policies and Procedures, and knowledge of their specific department rules, policies, and procedures. This job description does not necessarily include all the duties which may be required of individual employees in the classification. Job descriptions may be revised as needed.

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of civic activities and programs.
• Knowledge of local arts.
• Knowledge of promotions and marketing principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Must provide proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Willing to cooperate with the workload of the department.
Willing to comply with City of Prattville rules and regulations.li>
• Must submit to drug screenings for this safety…