The Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley is seeking a new Facilities Assistant to keep our recently renovated building in top condition for our patrons and students.
This position ensures that The Center for the Arts stays clean, well-maintained, and ready to go for our various programs including live concerts, classes/workshops, gallery exhibitions, and special events both on and off-site.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Set up and strike rooms for scheduled activities, such as meetings, receptions and concerts according to specific event requirements
2. Set up and strike off-site outreach booths for local community market events.
3. Monitor placement of room furnishings before and after Center events
4. Maintain storage areas and all rooms throughout the facility, ensuring that they are neat and orderly at all times.
5. Post and remove advertising posters according to an established calendar and rotation system.
6. Place and remove reserved parking signs for Center events.
7. Monitor the community arts events bulletin board, making space for new postings and removing postings as necessary.
8. Perform routine cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, moping, sweeping, wiping down tables and chairs, removing cobwebs, emptying trash cans, etc.)
9. Perform occasional maintenance on the building (touch-up paint, lighting replacement, power washing, etc.) to keep things in top condition.
10. Organize and monitor equipment logistics for off-site shows
11. Track and recommend procurement of equipment, materials and supplies as necessary.
12. Perform related duties as assigned by the Technical Director or Production and Operations Manager.
13. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
1. At least two years related experience in a comparable work environment (Previous facilities experience for a school, theater, or venue preferred)
2. Must be able to work afternoons, evenings and weekends per event schedule
3. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from the workplace
4. Well organized with ability to track multiple projects at different priority levels
5. Good verbal communications skills
6. Proficiency with basic computer programs and protocols
7. Some experience in working with outside vendors and contractors
8. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
9. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
10. Enthusiasm for and positive representation of The Center’s mission, values, goals and culture
11. A proactive and motivated work ethic with the ability to work quickly and efficiently to complete tasks and responsibilities
12. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others
13. Ability to use maintenance tools and equipment such as ladders and hand tools
Hours:
Part Time (20-30 hours per week). Hours somewhat variable based on event needs and will include some evenings and weekends.
To Apply:
Email a resume to [email protected] with a note about why you would be a good fit for the position!
The Center for the Arts is a cultural and educational organization that promotes and presents the literary, visual and performing arts for the enrichment of all. We believe that the arts can transform communities, open minds, and unite people through shared experiences of music, theatre, dance, performance, literature and visual art. By making these accessible to all — regardless of race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic and ability status, geography, citizenship status, or religion — and by bringing diverse voices and perspectives to our rural population, The Center stands to play a unique role in making our community more just, worldly, and socially engaged. Read our full diversity statement here:
https://thecenterforthearts.org/diversity-statement/