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The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Instructor I to serve at the Torrance Theatre Company. The Department The Community Services Department offers Torrance residents the unique opportunity to help achieve a sense of purpose, identity, self-worth and improved self-esteem within the specialized areas of Cultural Arts, Library, Parks and Recreation. The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs and facilities for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Torrance.

The Division The mission of the Cultural Services Division is to strengthen the City of Torrance as a unique center for cultural programs, the arts and arts education through developing the Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a unified campus for learning and excellence; providing classes, programs, and events that enrich the community through arts training and instruction for all levels of learning; creating new arts experiences and attracting new audiences; serving the unique needs of artists, connecting their work to the public and developing unique artistic resources of and for this community. Major programs within the Division include the Torrance Art Museum, Torrance Theatre Company, Torrance Civic Chorale and hundreds of classes offered in all the arts for all ages and levels of ability at the Cultural Arts Center. The Division also produces the annual Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival in Columbia Park every spring and a Summer Concerts series at The Amphitheater at Wilson Park.

The Position Torrance Theatre Company is a program of the Cultural Service Division of the Torrance Community Services Department. Torrance Theatre Company is committed to providing affordable, professional-quality theatre productions and related outreach and educational services to Torrance and the South Bay Area, and to creating a positive and welcoming environment where a varied group of local theatre artists can come and hone their craft while sharing their talents with the greater community. Torrance Theatre Company believes that the community becomes stronger through the shared experience of theatre, and through a diverse season covering drama, comedy, and musicals, both classics and contemporary, the community will be inspired, educated and entertained.

The Instructor I (Torrance Theatre Company) prepares lesson plans and plans, organizes, instructs, and/or directs classes in specialized discipline or topic (IMPROV, SHAKESPEARE, ACTING TECHNIQUES, SCENE STUDY, SCRIPT/CHARACTER ANALYSIS, ETC); and does related work as required. For more information about the duties of the position, click here. Hours: This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position.

Hours are flexible but concentrated around advertised Torrance Theatre camps and programs. This position may be expected to work some evenings and weekends. QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills such as: Five years of experience teaching the equivalent of four semester courses per year.

Four of the five years may be substituted by possession of a relevant degree from a college, university, or specialized school. Significant recognized ranking in the field may be substituted for four years of the required experience. No specific minimum of education.

Ideal Candidate: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess: Experience in studying, performing, or teaching Shakespeare, Improv, or acting of various levels and techniques, for youth and adult; Knowledge of arts education and programming; Excellent customer service; Effective oral and written communication skills; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those met during the course of work. Supervisory experience is desired. HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS This is an internal selection process.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Interviews will take place on an as needed basis

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components: Oral Interview: Weighted 100% SPECIAL NOTES Visit www.torranceca.gov to find out more information about our community. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date

For further information, click here. 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!