{"id":7049,"date":"2016-03-28T09:55:22","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T13:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.swarthmore.edu\/academics\/dance\/?p=7049"},"modified":"2024-04-22T14:37:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T18:37:15","slug":"summer-jobs-in-lpac-applications-due-april-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.swarthmore.edu\/academics\/music-and-dance\/2016\/03\/28\/summer-jobs-in-lpac-applications-due-april-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Jobs in LPAC! (Applications due April 15)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY<\/strong><br \/>\nLPAC, a multi\u00advenue performing arts facility, regularly staffs students to work behind the scenes on productions. A majority of the work we do over the summer involves supporting dance rental clients and making sure our facility is in top\u00adnotch condition.<br \/>\nWe are looking for a few motivated people to join our team for the summer season. Preferably, candidates will have worked LPAC show calls and work calls with us prior to consideration for this position. There are several types of roles students will fill, ranging from backstage crew to light board and sound board operation to front of house. The ideal candidate will have experience in all three areas, but we will provide training for an otherwise strong applicant. The pay for this position is student worker category 2.<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Qualifications:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0Ability to stand for extended periods of time<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Ability to lift at least 20lbs<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Ability to follow direction<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Willingness to learn<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Excellent work ethic<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Positive attitude<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Preferred: has worked 1 call at LPAC as run crew, 1 call as board op, and a semester as an usher (house management experience preferred)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Arriving on time to all calls (including some early morning calls)<\/li>\n<li>Stamina and ability to work long days while maintaining positive attitude<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Working as a member of the production team to ensure the best possible outcome for all\u00a0events<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Following instructions given by LPAC staff members<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Representing the LPAC in a professional manner<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Being polite and respectful at all times<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Assisting clients in tasks<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Upholding LPAC rules<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0Maintaining the space as needed (including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dust mopping, cleaning and setting up quick\u00adchange locations, cleaning and setting up dressing rooms, cleaning and setting up backstage areas, setting up lobby, setting up FOH as needed)<strong>Time commitment:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis summer, employees are expected to work an average of 20 hours\/week during June. During FOH shift weeks, employees will work an average of 6\u00ad10 hours\/week. During July and August employees can expect 10\u00ad20 hours per week. There are some dates that are non\u00adnegotiable (large events), but the other days are somewhat flexible. A schedule of all unavailable hours from May 13th to August 12th must be submitted with an application. Once staffing has been finalized (should be finalized by Monday, May 2nd) we will have a summer staff meeting on Wednesday, May 4th. Attendance at this meeting will be mandatory and paid time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to expect:<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease note that the tasks will be of a wide variety. In addition to working show and tech calls, you will be asked to do a lot of organizing, sorting, and cleaning. Furthermore, we will complete maintenance on the building such as reorganizing storage areas, cleaning and maintaining lighting units, painting the stage, cleaning out the stage completely, etc. It is imperative that you maintain a positive and motivated attitude throughout each workday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do next:<\/strong><br \/>\nApplications are due by\u00a0<strong>April 15th;<\/strong>\u00a0interviews will start shortly thereafter. Please submit the following for your application by\u00a0<strong>Friday, April 15th at 2:00pm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf \u00a0A letter of interest describing why you are an excellent fit for summer work at the LPAC and what skills you will bring to the table.<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0A detailed schedule of unavailable hours from May 13th through August 12th.<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a0A brief descriptions of the calls you have previously done for LPAC<br \/>\n\u25cf \u00a02 on campus references, including phone numbers and email addresses<\/p>\n<p><strong>*If you are interested in applying be sure to get on LPAC\u2019s student worker email list and work at least two work calls and two show calls as soon as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Applicants wishing to seek summer housing must follow all summer housing guidelines put out by the Office of Student Engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feel free to contact Allie (aemmeri1) in the LPAC office for further details. 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