Hollywood Fringe Festival Stage Manager

Position: Hollywood Fringe Festival Stage Manager

Department: Cultural Arts

Reports to: Technical and Production Manager

Compensation: $35.00 per hour

Status: 75%, Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Exempt

Benefits: Sick Accruals

Center’s Mission:

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Cultural Arts produces theatre and performances at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s 200-seat Renberg Theatre and 50-seat Davidson/Valentini Theatre, in addition to curating visual art exhibitions in the Advocate & Gochis Galleries. An award-winning producer in the greater Los Angeles area, the Los Angles LGBT Center’s Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center presents performances and exhibits that illuminate the trials, triumphs, and truths of the LGBTQ+ community through theatre, music, dance, comedy, and visual art.

JOB SUMMARY: As scheduled and under the general supervision of the Technical and Production Manager, work with Hollywood Fringe Festival rentals to program, tech and run each performance, and oversee changeovers between shows during the festival.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Program lighting and audio/visual equipment and programs for Fringe Performances.

• Set-up and break down of each performance within the allotted time during the festival.

• Troubleshoot and problem solve AV issues before, during, and after Fringe performances.

• Follow security procedures particularly with respect to safety, equipment, and access.

• Monitor condition of equipment and supplies and report any problems or needs.

• Provide post-event feedback relating to event, equipment, facility.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.

• A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.

• Have a proven background in live special and theatrical events.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience running light and/or sound boards for live events, experience with QLab and Eos Operating Systems required.

• Working knowledge of and the ability to operate light and sound boards and various AV equipment for events and theatre; ability to program and/or mix preferred.

• Ability to run a show with minimal technical rehearsals.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and an ability to interact appropriately with visiting as well as on-site technicians, theatrical producers, directors, designers, artists, and clients.

• Computer and internet literacy; ability to work with networked systems through QLab.

• Ability to implement event details from written work orders and to work effectively with minimal supervision, as a team, as a team leader, and alone.

• Excellent time management skills are required.

• Evening and weekend hours required.

• Bilingual skills, a plus (English/Spanish fluency preferred).

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org