Location: Ford Community and Performing Arts Center & locations around City of Dearborn
Hours of Work: Part time. Scheduling is based upon events and needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
An employee in this classification works on a part-time basis, providing support for the successful operation of events and activities at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center and other locations throughout the City of Dearborn. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Loading and unloading of stage, audio visual, lighting and event equipment from city vehicles; client and vendor vehicles.
- Assist in the set-up, operation and strike of staging, audio, video, lighting, rigging, and event equipment.
- Part of a team that provides, behind the scenes, support to internal and external clients, in the successful operation of their event.
- Assist in general maintenance of stage, scene shop and storage areas.
- May assist and have involvement in pre-productions meetings and planning of events.
- Work in collaboration with Theater Tech Director, theater technicians, stagehands, and front of house staff, to provide clear and concise communication.
- Provide day of event coordination and management for activities on stage and backstage areas, overseeing the entire day of production schedule.
- May be required to drive city vehicles to deliver supplies and equipment to various locations.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Physical Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or formal education in technical theatre and live event operations.
- Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Hours vary as scheduled. Some shifts may be 10+ hours.
- Self-motivated; Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
- Ability to communicate effectively and act as liaison between client and stage and technical staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand and be physically active for long periods of time.
Experience and Training Requirements:
- Minimum 1-2 years previous working experience in live events or technical theatre.
- Interest in live event and technical theatre operations.
- Knowledge of theatrical lighting, audio, video, and rigging systems a plus.
- Knowledge and ability to use basic manual and power shop tools.
- Demonstrated organizational and management skills a plus
Licensing Requirements:
- Criminal history check, drug screen and physical
- Valid State of Michigan driver’s license
Skills Required
- Demonstrated knowledge or formal education in technical theatre and live event operations
- Regular and predictable attendance with availability for variable schedules and shifts exceeding 10 hours
- Ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients
- Effective communication and liaison skills between clients and stage or technical staff
- Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and remain physically active for long periods
- One to two years of previous experience in live events or technical theatre
- Interest in live event and technical theatre operations
- Knowledge of theatrical lighting, audio, video, and rigging systems
- Knowledge and ability to use basic manual and power shop tools
- Organizational and management skills
- Criminal history check, drug screen, and physical examination
- Valid State of Michigan driver's license
What We Do
The City of Dearborn is a municipal government serving residents, businesses, and visitors through elected leadership and city departments that deliver public services. Located in Wayne County, Michigan, Dearborn is a major community of more than 100,000 residents and a regional center for employment, healthcare, higher education, dining, and cultural attractions. Its community profile also includes parks, pools, schools, and a diverse local business economy.
