Arts Center Technical Designer

Overview

Position Title :

Arts Center Technical Designer

The Covey Center for the Arts is looking for qualified lighting designers and audio engineers to join our live events team. The Covey Center provides lighting and audio support for Provo City sponsored events as well as for rental clients of the Covey Center main performance hall, including dance, theater, concerts, corporate events and more. For more than seventeen years, the Covey Center has been a cornerstone of creativity and cultural life in Utah County, hosting family-friendly performances and arts education programs.

Job Details

Compensation

Pay Rate : $15.00 - $18.00 hourly. Payment will be by direct deposit.

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to retirement savings plans through the City and receive benefits such as free admission to local facilities, a library card, and discounts with vendors.

What will I do?

This is a position in the stage operations area for the Covey Center for the Arts. The individual hired for this position will be required to perform the following duties :

Setup and operate lighting, staging, and audio / video equipment.

Design lighting and / or audio aspects of productions as needed.

Load and unload trucks with theatrical equipment, props, sets, etc.

Operate as show caller as needed.

Help with set construction.

Be a member of running crews for live performances.

Perform care and maintenance of stage equipment.

Perform backstage custodial tasks.

Help in other areas of the building and perform other related duties as required.

What do I need to apply?

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Two years of training or experience in a theatrical environment, including setting up and running sound and / or lighting equipment, console operation, programming, design, and troubleshooting.

Valid, lawful driver's license.

Audio

Proficiency with Yamaha and Allen & Heath consoles and digital and analog audio equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.

Ability to mix a multi-microphone show (potentially up to 48 channels), including both concert and theatrical performances.

Understanding of sound and video related software including, but not limited to : QLab, Dante Networking, Wireless Workbench, and Apple Scripts.

Lighting

Proficiency with EOS family of lighting consoles.

Ability to hang, focus, repair and maintain theatrical lighting equipment.

Understanding of DMX protocols and intelligent fixtures.

Experience in designing dance, theatrical, and concert lighting.

Overall

Ability and willingness to work long, irregular hours as required by the schedule.

Compliance with Provo City dress and grooming standards.

Demonstrated respect, integrity, courtesy, and kindness toward fellow workers, customers, and the public.

Ability to focus on and complete assigned tasks with attention to detail.

Hours

Schedule varies based on performance calendar, typically Monday through Saturday. Long, irregular hours including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Physical and Environmental Factors

Includes long shifts, walking, bending, climbing ladders, stooping and reaching, lifting up to 70 lbs, moving quickly to exit dangerous situations, working at heights up to 80 feet, and exposure to dangerous equipment and high voltages. May involve exposure to high stress situations and strict deadlines.

Selection Process

This is an open-file posting. Applications will be reviewed in the order submitted and remain on file for a minimum of 60 days. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible. If selected for hire, candidates will be required to pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for Provo City positions for six (6) months.

Why Provo City?

Provo is recognized for its outstanding quality of life. Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Full Time / Part Time

Part time

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

25

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