Grand Park Events Staff

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Grand Park Events Staff PART-TIME Los Angeles, CA, US As L.A.'s premier performing arts destination, The Music Center convenes artists, communities and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The $70 million non-profit performing arts organization has three divisions: TMC Arts, TMC Ops and TMC Business Services, TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming engine, provides year-round programming inside The Music Center’s four theatres, which include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum; on Jerry Moss Plaza; outside at Grand Park, a 12-acre adjacent green space; in schools and neighborhoods all over Los Angeles County; and on a digital platform called The Music Center Offstage. TMC Arts presents world-class dance with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, free and low-cost public concerts and events, as well as K–12 arts learning programs, workshops, performances, interactive experiences and special events. TMC Ops manages the theatres, the plaza and Grand Park, which comprise $2 billion in county assets, on behalf of the County of Los Angeles. TMC Business Services includes Advancement, Human Resources, Finance, IT and Marketing and Communications. The Music Center is also home to four renowned resident companies—Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and LA Phil. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, Sr. Manager of Programs or Marketing Manager, we are seeking Events Staff support for all aspects of program execution. Most programs at Grand Park take place in the park itself with occasional offsite partnerships. The Grand Park team at The Music Center is currently seeking to fill positions for events and programs. Grand Park presents free year-round programming including fitness/wellness programs, weekly lunchtime food trucks, theatrical and dance presentations, site-specific performances, music events, holiday celebrations, video and art installations, and mid-size events, often in collaboration with community partners. Grand Park also produces year-round small-scale programs, co-productions, live, in-person event programming, large scale events for up to 75,000 guests with multiple stages, pyrotechnics/fireworks, and large-scale projection. Responsibilities: Events Staff support all aspects of live programs from preparation to load-in, through onsite event support and load-out. Specific roles are outlined below. General & Lease Events Production Assistants Event setup (staging, tents, tables, chairs, signage, EMT setup, cables, cable ramp, etc.) Overnight shifts as part of load-in/load-out schedules Storage facility quality control and maintenance Technical Production Assistants Set up, operate and load-out all Grand Park lighting and audio Support event load ins/load out Support third-party vendors on technical aspects of production Grand Park technical inventory repair and maintenance Marketing Assistants Onsite brand ambassadorship – representing the voice, face and vision of Grand Park to the general public Staff Grand Park information booths, answering attendee questions Manage onsite mailing list signups, collecting information Info booth materials setup and breakdown Programming Assistants Prepares artist and partner materials in advance of event Onsite support for artists and partners (parking, PPE needs, etc.) Sets up and supervises artists and partner hospitality General qualifications for all Event Staff: Minimum of 1 year of live event experience Interest in arts, culture and entertainment Experience working in teams Can operate with a flexible schedule, must be able to work events on weeknights, weekends, overnight shifts and holidays. Must be able to work in different work environments to include office as well as work outside exposed to prevailing weather conditions for special events. Specific qualifications for Event Staff roles: General Production Assistants Ability to adapt as needed Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Technical Production Assistants Minimum 2 years or equivalent experience Background in music, sound technology/engineering, or other related subjects Able to read stage plots for equipment placement Experience setting up and breaking down audio-visual equipment Experience micing bands and artists of all kinds Skilled equalizer and audio mixing for live music Marketing Assistants Bi-lingual English/Spanish or other preferred Programming Assistants Experience working with artists and community partners Bi-lingual English/Spanish or other preferred SALARY: Salary range $20-$25/hour commensurate with experience. This is a part time non-exempt hourly position. Most events are nights and weekends. As an hourly position, this role is eligible for overtime pay. INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr