Job Description

Stage Assistant

Rate of Pay: $18.25 per hour

Position Purpose: Assists the Entertainment Supervisors in the coordination and management of entertainment programming at various stages for the annual OC Fair. This is a seasonal/temporary position not to exceed 122 days.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates with performers and sound technicians to ensure the daily performance schedule runs smoothly.
• Acts as the M.C. (Master of Ceremonies), introducing performers and communicating necessary announcements to the audience.
• Coordinates administrative tasks and performance schedules with other members of the Entertainment Department team and contractors at the assigned stage.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information to other departments, venues, facilities, performers, performer representatives, and the general public.
• Performs record-keeping duties, including documenting attendance numbers and entering performance information.
• Assists with load-in, load-out, and any setup at the stage.
• Collaborates with the sound technician to ensure the performers' technical needs are met, ensuring a smooth performance.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be an excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Must possess excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to work long hours during an irregular schedule and on weekends, including the ability to work all 23 days of the annual OC Fair.
• Must be flexible in order to meet the changing demands of this fast-paced department.
• Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.

Preferences:

• Experience with stage crew, including local theatre, school productions, or other similar experience.
• College degree in a related field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Extended periods of standing and walking involved. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to properly and safely lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

Will work in a fast-paced environment in both indoor and outdoor locations during all types of weather. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud when outdoors or in performance areas, and the employee must be able to tolerate loud music.

Job Description Acknowledgment:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned.

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