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Stage Manager - Cultural Arts Center Theater Under direction from the Theater Technical Director, the Stage Manager acts as Stage Supervisor, and as a point of contact for rental clients during rental events. This position delegates and oversees duties of Theater Technicians, and assumes responsibility for set‑up, operation, and strike of all staging and related technical equipment to complete a successful operation of rental events. The Stage Manager maintains skills and up‑to‑date knowledge of theater equipment, maintains the theater including light equipment, sound equipment, rigging equipment, fly rail system, and stage, performs maintenance and repair work of all production lighting systems, low‑voltage control systems, and various building electrical components, and acts as an advisor to Torrance Cultural Arts Center staff on technical theater related items. Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Education: A Bachelor's degree in technical theater, or a related field. Experience: Three years of experience in technical production in a large arts complex, including experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Required Skills Supervisory Skills , including hiring, training, counseling and disciplining. Public Contact/Interpersonal Skills , including renter relations/marketing, and City employee and officials interaction. Theater Technical Skills , including modern lighting and sound equipment appropriate for theater use and set construction. A systems‑rigging certification preferred. Physical Demands The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk and sit for extended periods; to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds; to lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; to climb stairs and ladders, and to kneel and/or crouch. Duties are primarily performed in a dynamic theatre environment. Off‑site locations may also be required. Other Requirements Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618‑2915. As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. City of Torrance Inclusion Statement The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally‑rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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