VDPS Assistant, Creative Greensboro ; Roster

VDPS Assistant, Creative Greensboro Work Schedule

On-call/as needed; work will generally occur Thursday & Friday between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am-10:00 pm, and Sunday 12-8:00 pm.

Thank you for considering a roster position with the City of Greensboro! These positions are an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our community. Please review the details below to ensure you understand the nature of roster employment:

• Hourly Employment
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  Roster positions are paid hourly and do not include benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, or paid holidays.
• Limited Hours
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  Roster employees may work up to, but no more than, 1,000 hours in a 12 month period.
• Pension System
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  Roster positions are not eligible for membership in the city’s pension system.

While roster positions do not include benefits, they are often a pathway to full-time, benefited employment with the City. Many of our current full-time employees started in roster positions, and we encourage you to explore this opportunity as a potential first step in your career with us.

We value the contributions of all our team members and look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to serving the community.

Founded in 2019,
Creative Greensboro
, the city’s office of arts and culture, provides support for, ensures access to, and drives awareness of Greensboro’s creative community. Through a range of programs, services and partnerships, Creative Greensboro supports the development of a vibrant city.

As a VDPS Assistant you will support the activation of the Van Dyke Performance Space with customer service, house management, and technical support for events. This includes operating lighting and sound systems, assisting renters and performers, and ensuring functions the smooth execution of performances and programs. Work will be on an as-needed basis, primarily during evenings and weekends. The physical duties of the job are walking, kneeling, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting and carrying moderate to heavy materials (up to 40lbs).

This job is Non-Exempt under FLSA policy.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-3 years professional experience working in a performing arts environment operating lighting and sound systems.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a position with customer service responsibilities.
• Experience with events/live theatrical productions.
• Experience with lighting software programs (EOS) and lighting hardware management.
• Experience managing and operating audio equipment in a theater space.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Qlab or similar, and projector equipment.

• Associate’s or Bachelor Degree in a Cultural Arts related field