Performance Space Assistant, Student Worker

Maryland Institute College of Art • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

General purpose: The Performance Space Assistant is responsible for providing technical assistance in MICA Performance Spaces, assisting patrons at events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest rooms, and assisting the Manager and Assistant Manager of Performance Spaces in their duties. Summary of Essential Functions Under some supervision, execute assigned work including setting up and running events. Assist with the maintenance of the Performance Spaces and its environs Provide technical assistance at events.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: basic AV equipment and customer service
• Skills: clear communicator and problem solver
• Ability to: follow instructions, work independently or as part of a team, work well and cooperatively with people from different backgrounds, problem solve, ask questions, think through solutions, work flexible hours, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to: perform basic math as well as read, write, and speak English to understand and communicate written/verbal instructions
• Minimum Qualifications: Must be enrolled at MICA

Responsibilities

• Regular assignment as the Falvey Hall, BBOX, and A Box primary technician for AV, light and sound.
• Assist patrons at events by performing duties such as collecting admission tickets and passes, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest rooms
• Assist with the setup and preparation for events, classes, visitors, etc.; concert/performance/gallery/exhibit set-up and break down; move objects, furniture, trash, etc. from buildings to various locations.
• Monitor the audience and alert the supervisor in charge of any disruptions (cellphone ringing, patrons taking photos, unruly audience member, etc.)
• Perform sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and removing of trash.
• Provide light and sound technical support in Falvey Hall, BBOX, A Box, and other spaces on campus.
• Required to lift, carry, push or pull a variety of tools, equipment and materials; reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and crouch to gain access to spaces, and may involve both indoor and outside work and the use of hand tools and power tools associated with the building trades.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and demeanor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed