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City of Vista

Parking Attendant

Vista, CA · On-site

$17.54 - $19.86/hr

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Austin, TX · On-site

$25 - $41/hr

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City of Vista, CA

Parking Attendant

Vista, CA · On-site

$17.54 - $19.86/hr

All those hired will become temporary, part-time employees of the City of Vista. Examples of ... out of the backstage parking lot, only allowing cast, crew, staff, sponsors/donors, or special ...

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Denver, CO · On-site

$23 - $38/hr

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Dallas, TX · On-site

$25 - $41/hr

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New York, NY · On-site

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King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

$25 - $47/hr

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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Short Term Hourly: Event & Production Staff-On Call (front of house & backstage)

NOCCCD

Anaheim, CA

$19.75 - $27/hr

Part-time

Posted 28 days ago

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Position Information
Job Title Short Term Hourly: Event & Production Staff-On Call (front of house & backstage) Position Number Location Cypress College Department CC Visual and Performing Arts Percentage of Employment Months of Employment Temporary, Part-Time Work Schedule Maximum of 26 hours per week About Us:
ABOUT US
Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students' educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California's premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.
Cypress College Visual & Performing Arts is experiencing transformative growth and change. As a result, there is a keen interest in creative collaborations and equity-focused practices that permeate all parts of the division. We house the departments of art, photography, music, dance, media arts design (MAD), theatre and journalism. We seek to have a staff of creative minds that can adapt to an ever-changing, rigorous academic arts landscape while maintaining their sense of humor.
What We Offer:
Click Here For Current Non-Classified Short-Term Hourly Salary Schedules

Primary Purpose Essential Functions Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direct oversight of the campus Theatre Technical Coordinator and the general supervision of the Dean of the division of Visual & Performing Arts, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with show and event operations of the Cypress College theatre, their contents, as well as facility users and patrons.
Duties include:
  • Maintaining professional behavior during interactions with colleagues and the public
  • Performing facility set up including stage preparation, installation of scenic elements, set up and operation of audio and lighting equipment; use of stage fly systems
  • Event support as backstage crew or as front-of-house crew (including ushers)
  • Basic knowledge of hand tools (e.g., hammer, drill, saw)
  • Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, or in low-light conditions
  • Enforcing district and college policy and operating procedures
  • Operating and using complex theatre and stage equipment
  • Leading one or more crew areas
  • Supervising student workers and/or student volunteers
  • Performing skilled work in various para-professional and technical tasks

Work Schedule: Employees must be available to work with very short notice. Hours to be arranged, on-call; must be available for weekdays, weekends and/or evening performances; non-exempt classification. Temporary position ends on/or before June 30, 2026; may be extended.
Working Relationships Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge and understanding of safety operating procedures of performing arts facilities and equipment, and the ability to enforce and execute those procedures
Must possess experience: in backstage or front of house (ushers) work in the performing arts; accepting and carrying out instructions; meeting deadlines; and working in an educational environment.

Ability to: prepare event, crew and activity documentation and reports; work efficiently, effectively and agreeably under pressure; work independently while still supporting the work of a team or stage crew; and manually lift 50 lbs.
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Associates or bachelor's degree in technical theatre or closely related discipline.
Ability to thrive in a diverse work environment and support effective practices for engaging students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in the workforce with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.

Proficiency in theatrical carpentry (platforms, flats, scenic elements).

Knowledge of rigging principles and safety.

Familiarity with theatrical tools (saws, drills, impact drivers, pneumatics, etc.)

Understanding of stage directions and layouts (upstage, downstage, wings, etc.)

Ability to read technical drawings and construction plans.
Working Conditions Salary Range Short-Term Hourly TE B: $19-22/hour Salary Schedule Information Is this a budgeted position?
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number TH042P Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Open Date 08/19/2025 Close Date 06/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
This recruitment will remain active until the posted closing date. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of applicants. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
Also note that you must upload all required documents. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.
Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript as applicable.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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