Theater Attendant

Position Summary

We value the experience and loyalty of our returning employees and recognize their contributions by offering higher pay for each consecutive year they return to the same position. For example, starting pay for new hires is $14.65 per hour. For employees returning for a second year, the hourly rate increases to $15.15, with further incremental increases for additional years up to six. This system rewards dedication and allows returning employees to continue growing with us while benefiting from their prior experience in the role with the City of Lewisville.
Entry: $14.65/hour
Year 2: $15.15
Year 3: $15.66
Year 4: $16.16
Year 5: $16.67
Year 6: $17.17


The Theater Attendant is responsible for assisting the Art Center Specialist and Art Center Supervisor by operating and maintaining theatrical equipment, making physical adaptations of space and setting up for events at the Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater.  The Theater Attendant may also serve as on duty MCL Grand Staff during client usage of facility.  The Theater Attendant also performs clerical and event-related tasks and assists with front-of-house activities.

Essential Functions

• Assists Art Center Specialist with maintenance, adaptation and operation of theatrical equipment, including lighting instruments, cables and control systems, sound equipment and other stage apparatus.
• Participates in physical adaptation of space, including shifting and set up of platforms, drapery, sound baffles, risers, tables and chairs for all events in the MCL Grand which includes performances, rehearsals, meetings and receptions.
• Assists in maintenance of storage areas, control rooms and all other backstage facilities.
• Helps to assure safety of all staff and patrons of the MCL Grand.
• Supports the Art Center Supervisor in coordination of events and activities, including set up for banquets, meetings and other events in the public areas of the facility.
• Provides assistance to patrons and tenants of the facility during rehearsals, performances, meeting and other events.
• Assists in front-of-house operations, including ticket office, house management, ushering and changing of marquee, etc.
• Performs clerical tasks, including preparing mass mailings, copying and collating, filing, inventory, as assigned.
• Performs light housekeeping (i.e., vacuuming, cleanup of spills, etc.) during rehearsals, meetings, performances and other events.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in technical theater practice, including lighting and sound as stage crew or related activity preferred.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent  is required for this position and may not be substituted. Beyond this requirement, any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will enable a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the remaining specified education and experience requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic familiarity with hand tools and power equipment such as drills and saws.
• Understanding of general principals of safe operation of tools and handling of heavy objects such as platforms and chairs.
• Prior training and knowledge of use of theatrical systems (lights, audio and rigging).

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Skills:

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.

Other Requirements: 

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background and drug test.

Work Hours

The center is can be booked from any day (except on federal holidays) 7am-12am. Theater Attendants can be scheduled any time between 6am-1am and day of the week depending on availability and bookings. 40 hours max per pay period (every 2 weeks). We schedule around bookings. If there are no events then there are no hours to work. There is no guarantee set hours per week.