Assistant - Recreation Facility/Costuming & Set Design; Performing Arts Center); PT Job Orange Beach area,Alabama USA,Entertainment &

Pay Rate:
The budgeted entry pay rate for this position is $18.04-$19.84.

Work Schedule:
The typical work schedule for this part-time position is Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.

-3 p.m.;
Non-standard hours, including weekends and evenings are required for events and performances.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Assistant – Performing Arts Center provides operational, administrative, technical, and event support for the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and related departmental programs, civic activities, and municipal performances. Work involves acting as a key point of contact and operational support for the general public, City staff, school faculty, and contracted vendors while adhering to established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Assignments vary based on operational needs and functional assignment. The incumbent assists lead staff and management with event setups, live production execution, facility resets, administrative tasks, and workspace maintenance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with technical setup, breakdown, and placement of staging elements, including stage risers, sets, props, pipe and drape, technical equipment, and set pieces.

Assists with event load-ins and load-outs, ensuring equipment, tools, staging, and facility spaces are returned to proper condition and storage areas.

Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting of PAC equipment, tools, and production spaces; reports complex technical issues or equipment concerns to supervisors.

Maintains clean, organized, and safe working environments across the scene and costume shops, dressing rooms, storage areas, technical control spaces, and backstage areas, as assigned.

Follows established safety procedures and municipal protocols during all activities, stage setups, equipment handling, and event operations.

Provides general operational support to the PAC Facility Manager, PAC Staff, and contracted vendors during builds, tech rehearsals, and live events.

Operates City equipment and machinery, including scissor lifts, forklifts, A/V equipment, and specialized tools, as assigned, in accordance with training and safety requirements.

If Assigned to Clerical/Production

Assists PAC Manager, Audio Visual Engineer, PAC staff, contractors and venue rental staff as needed for assistance with show performance, including backstage crew, props, set pieces, and costuming.

Schedules and runs rehearsals, records blocking (actor movements), and ensures all necessary materials and props are prepared.

Assists with communication between the director, actors, designers, and production staff, keeping everyone informed and organized.

Documents changes to ensure consistency throughout the production.

Coordinates lighting, sound, set changes, and actor movements during technical rehearsals, ensuring that all technical elements are integrated smoothly.

Assists with delegating backstage tasks as directed by production leads, notes cues, and prepares for/assists with calling the show during performances if needed.

Provides clerical assistance as needed, including tasks that keep offices organized and efficient, covering communication, scheduling, documentation and data management.

If Assigned to Audio Visual Lighting

Assists with videography, photography, and content capture for City performances, events, and marketing projects as assigned.

Assists with technical setup, operation, and teardown of lighting, video, audio, LED screens, projections, and related equipment for events, rehearsals, and productions.

Supports the Audio Visual Engineer, PAC Facility Manager, and PAC staff during live events by monitoring equipment performance and responding to technical needs as directed.

Assists the Audio Visual Engineer, PAC Facility Manager, and contractors in preparing basic show files (lighting cues and audio presets) and executing files during live show performances as needed.

If Assigned to Costuming/Set Design

Assists with the layout, fabrication, assembly, and scenic detailing of stage sets, backdrops, scenic pieces, and prop elements following design concepts and supervisor direction.

Assists with costume construction, alterations, tailoring, fitting, sewing, and ongoing garment maintenance, including laundering, pressing, and repairing.

Executes scenic painting, distressing, texturing, and finishing techniques on stage sets, backdrops, and props as instructed.

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Assistant - Recreation Facility​/Costuming & Set Design; Performing Arts Center); PT

Assistant - Recreation Facility/Costuming & Set Design; Performing Arts Center); PT