Entry Level Musical Pit Orchestra Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $26.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Location : Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Department: Community Services
Division: Performing Arts
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Part-Time/Seasonal
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Cultural Arts Manager, this position is accountable as a team member of the Community Services department to achieve results in support of the City's mission, goals, policies, and objectives. Theater Technicians work with the Technical Director on the maintenance and upkeep of the facility and equipment at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. These positions are part-time, as needed, to support the robust event schedule at the Performing Arts Center.
Please note: This at-will, part-time position is not eligible for City benefits. Only those applicants in which the hiring department is interested in will receive further contact after application submission.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Theater Technician at RBPAC breaks down into four specialties, including Lighting Technician, Audio Technician, Fly Rail/Rigging Technician, and Stage Technician, and includes but is not limited to the following sample duties and responsibilities:

• Hang and focus lighting instruments
• Operate follow spotlights
• Set up and tear down orchestra pit
• Repair and maintain lighting cables
• Run microphone cables, backline, and assist with sound check
• Assist with rigging of scenery
• Hang, strike, and store soft goods and curtains
• Running crew positions on shows/events as directed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Materials, equipment, regulations, principles, procedures and/or practices necessary to perform the required duties including, but not limited to technical theater and stage management techniques including: lighting and sound designs and techniques, stage sets, drawings and rigging, current theater equipment and systems; theater safety rules and practices; personal computer skills; City organization, operation, policies and objectives; applicable sections of Federal, State and local laws and codes.
Ability to: Meet the physical employment standards; use various types of technical theater equipment safely and effectively; work variable hours to organize complex technical theater productions under stress and with pressing deadlines; perform work requiring some physical strength, dexterity and endurance; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Professional experience is preferred but entry level will be considered if willing to learn and advance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION: This is an at-will, non-exempt, seasonal part-time position that is not eligible for City benefits.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination.
Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.
The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.
Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Part-time employees are not eligible for City health and retirement benefits. Part-time employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with California state law.
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Note: All part-time and seasonal employees pay in to Social Security and Medicare (7.65%). City employees do not pay in to California State Disability (SDI).
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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Briefly describe your experience, education, training, and/or interest you have related to the part-time Theater Technician position.
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