The Rotary Centre for the Arts is a key cultural facility in Kelowna. Situated on the unceded territories of the Syilx/Okanagan People, it is operated by the Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Centre Society. We are committed to bringing the arts community together and contributing to the cultural vitality and diversity of Kelowna through artistic, educational, and community programming.
Job Description / Duties
Reporting to the Technical Director, the Theatre Lighting Tech is responsible for assisting in operating the 325-seat Mary Irwin Theatre. The Theatre Lighting Tech provides technical support, responds to inquiries and concerns from theatre users/rental clients, follows health and safety procedures, and adheres to technical requirements/policies as set out by the Technical Director. The successful applicant must be prepared and available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Reporting to the Technical Director, the RCA expects the Call Technician to:
- Be proficient in EOS programming
- Have experience running shows.
- Have video experience including Qlab
- Assist with load-ins, lighting hangs, sound installations, and strikes when required
- Participate in the mounting, rigging, and maintenance of scenic and technical elements
- Monitor stage, theatre, and atrium equipment safety procedures, checklists, and systems
- Maintain safety and cleanliness of all backstage and technical spaces
- Be available for entry and lock up for rentals in the space
- Effectively communicate and correspond with clients and Stage Managers
- Attend staff meetings as assigned
- Availability to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and Stat Holidays
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of ETC EOS programming
- Experience in lighting design
- Skill in organizing; ability to self-start in discharging responsibilities
- Must be self-motivated
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients and the public
- Ability to enforce strict health and safety plans for all participants and patrons
Flexibility required to work evenings and weekends.
Job Type: Part-time, on-call as needed for theatre performances and rentals
Applications details:
Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Rotary Centre for the Arts is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities and the LGBTQ2S+ community, and will provide accommodation in all phases of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship, upon request.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Location:
- Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1 (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
