Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) is looking for a detail-oriented person to provide audio/visual needs for season and rental productions. The Technical Assistant

• Video operates under supervision of LPAC Supervisor and Senior Technical Assistants.

Hours:

Part Time up to 940 hours per fiscal year, 20 hours per week, not guaranteed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May oversee

Stage Assistants Example of Duties & Responsibilities:

Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) is looking for a detail-oriented person to provide audio/visual needs for season and rental productions, including responsibility in: Working video calls on Season and Rental performances; calls can include setting video signal for IMAG, artist playback, confidence monitors and central video switcher controls. Knowledge of digital cameras, camera placement, AV signal flow and filming experience. Basic rigging skills for over stage projection and screen placements. Other duties as required working alongside local crews. The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered (non-exempt).

Required Skills:

• Ability to organize
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants and the public The candidate must have specific experience in the following areas;
• Blackmagic ATEM/Constellation and Panasonic switcher/panel operations
• Sony, Canon, Blackmagic or Panasonic video cameras and lenses
• Teradek and Cineview / wireless video transceiver systems
• Dante AV, video over IP
• High output Eiki, Panasonic digital projectors Windows PC, Mac OS, QLab software for video output
• Video director operations

Education and Experience:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school majoring in Theatre Arts, Film, Television, or a related field, is desirable.

Core Competencies:

Problem Solving

• Analytically and logically evaluating information Learning Agility
• Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work Handling Stress
• Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Professional Integrity & Ethics
• Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Safety Focus
• Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Customer Focus
• Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers Informing
• Proactively obtaining and sharing information Teamwork
• Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Valuing Diversity
• Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace Allocating Resources
• Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness Guiding Principles Put people first.

Be visionary. Be an ambassador for Lancaster. Be Fiscally Responsible. Be Creative. Always Improving. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent) Position self to bend or twist (frequent) To move, transport, position items up to 75 lbs. (frequent) Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate) Operate Equipment (moderate) Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

Environmental Factors:

Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent) Interruptions (frequent)

Essential Cognitive Functions:

Analyze (frequent) Computations (frequent) Generate Written Work Product (infrequent) Independent Problem Solving (continuous) Interruptions (frequent) Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous) Organize (frequent)

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/ .