PROGRAM SPECIALIST (TORRANCE THEATER COMPANY) (STAGE MANAGER) (AT-WILL)

Program SpecialistThe City of Torrance is recruiting for Program Specialists to be part of the Torrance Theater Company Team! 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.Under direction, Program Specialists are generally in charge of a site or a major program. Program Specialists assist in planning, directing and implementing program activities and lead and supervise recurrent staff and participants. This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Program Specialists assigned to the Torrance Theatre Company will need to be available at peak times to assist with program logistics. Staff will assist with various production elements including creating sets, procuring/making props, marketing, social media, administrative work, and box office. Hours: Hours will vary week to week based on the needs of the Torrance Theatre. This position is expected to work weekdays, some evenings, and weekends to cover performances as needed.Interested applicants must submit an online application available at 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 whose experience best meet the needs of the City and the Department will be invited to participate in a panel interview.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%.Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands and/or working conditions: Work is typically performed at indoor and outdoor program sites in seasonal weather conditions. Work may require exposure to noise, dust and dirt. Physical demands may include bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, running and climbing. May lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Positions may be required to wear a uniform and employee identification badge. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.