Operations and Events Assistant
- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
- Scottsdale, AZ, USA
- Feb 12, 2019
Job Description
Operations and Events Assistant
| Department: | Scottsdale Arts Administration |
| Location: | Scottsdale, AZ |
Scottsdale Arts seeks part time, on call staff to assist with the many festivals and events presented in the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.
Duties inlcude:
1) Events set up and break down (tables, chairs, equipment, etc.)
2) Running power lines
3) Fence and stage installations and de-installations
4) Audio Visual tech support including but not limited to microphone set up and monitoring, volume control, spotlight operation, adjustsing amplifiers, etc, to support live events.
5) Provides assistance during events/festivals to ensure safe operation of event.
Experience required includes previous AV experience in theater or other venue, experience working events. Position requires ability to lift, stoop, push, pull weights up to 75 pounds. Much of the work is performed outside on the mall area. Must be able to fully ambulate and work a flexible schedule (heavy emphaisis on weekends).
EOE
Country
One of the premier performing-arts halls in the western United States, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts showcases a diverse season of dance, music, theater and film from around the world. More than 1,000 indoor and outdoor performances, educational programs, festivals and other events are presented and hosted at the Center each year serving approximately 250,000 participants and contributing substantially to Scottsdale’s high quality of life and reputation as a vibrant arts destination. The Center’s education and outreach programs reach nearly 20,000 children and adults each year. Most performances take place in the state-of-the-art, 853-seat Virginia G. Piper Theater, recognized for its intimacy, acoustics and comfort. Additional venues include the 137-seat Stage 2 and neighboring 1,800-capacity Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located on Scottsdale Civic Center Park, a 21-acre urban oasis next to the city’s Old Town and gallery districts.