Program Specialist (Torrance Theater Company - Production & Stage Management) (At-Will)

City of Torrance • Torrance, CA

12h

About The Position

The City of Torrance is recruiting Program Specialists for the Torrance Theatre Company. Under direction, Program Specialists are generally in charge of a site or major program. They help plan, direct, and implement program activities and lead and supervise recurrent staff and participants. This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as-needed position. Staff assigned to the Torrance Theatre Company must be available during peak periods to assist with program logistics and production needs, which may include stage management, set construction, scenic painting, procuring or making props, marketing, social media, administrative work, and box office duties.

Hours vary from week to week according to the needs of the theatre. The position is expected to work weekdays, some evenings, and weekends as needed to cover performances.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One year of recent experience directly related to theatre programs and services.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Skills in instructing, training, and evaluating staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with participants, staff, and supervisors.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to comply with and enforce Departmental, Divisional, and Program policies and procedures.
• Negative tuberculin test.
• Candidates must pass a background check and pre-employment medical examination.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• Experience marketing on social media platforms, including photography, video, and/or graphic design tools such as Canva.
• Knowledge of basic scenic construction, scenic painting, design, or theatre sound design using QLab.
• Experience with box office software such as Easy Ware.
• Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, directing, and implementing program activities.
• Lead and supervise recurrent staff and participants.
• Assist with program logistics during peak periods.
• Support theatre production elements, including stage management, set construction, scenic painting, and procuring or making props.
• Assist with marketing, social media, administrative work, and box office duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED