AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

We are looking for a Technical and Events Manager at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center. Please view the job decsription below for more information:

Technical & Events Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: $15/Hour 29 Hours/week (expected to go full-time with benefits within a year with right person)
The Technical & Events Manager is responsible for the technical operations of our cultural arts center including lighting, sound, sets, displays, and necessary maintenance AND event support.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Combination of education and experience of 4 years in theatrical technical work including sound, lighting, carpentry, sets, etc.
• Basic computer skills with email and Word & Excel
• Outstanding oral and written English language skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, detail oriented, self motivated
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Current California Drivers license, valid auto insurance
• Ability to effectively manage multiple complex functions and achieve goals and objectives
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Position Description
Technical Director is Responsible for:
• Designs, sets up, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music, and other productions and projects; assists staff, renters, and artists with technical matters
• Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Makes recommendations to the Executive Director regarding capital purchases of technical equipment.
• Sets up/takes down performances/exhibitions/classes including equipment, dance flooring, instruments, etc.
• Helping as event staff with security, front desk help, or support staff when needed
• Helping out with construction, renovations and repairs to the theatre, galleries, studios or our National registry historic building
• Other tasks as assigned
DISCLAIMER
This list of job elements, responsibilities, duties, requirements, or conditions is not exhaustive, but is merely the most accurate list of the current job; and management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical development).

Work Schedule: Hours must be flexible but work takes place Primarily Wednesdays- Sundays between the hours of 10 AM and 10 PM

Fingerprinting and a criminal background clearance required upon job offer.

Please email resume and cover letter to:
Janette Pyun, Director of Administration
janette@themuck.org
714-738-6340
www.themuck.org
1201 W. Malvern Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833

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