Town Square Summer Group Director (Part Time)

Under the general direction of the Community Arts Admin/Manager, directs the vocals and choreography of the Town Square Summer Performance Group (The PIP’s).

• Oversees the work of other part time employees and volunteers during assigned shifts or tasks
• Leads and facilitates effective and efficient communication between The PIP’s cast members and other related staff.
• Helps with Arranges for, promotes and runs the auditions for cast members.
• In concert with and approval of the Community Arts Admin, selects cast members from those participating in the audition process.
• In concert with and approval of Community Arts Admin/Manager, creates and adapts original song and dance numbers for public performance.
• Creates rehearsal schedules with city staff so that the needs of cast members are met and the cast is prepared for performances.
• Rehearses cast members including blocking, polishing, choreography and vocal coaching.
• Leads cast in show preparation/selection for each week's performances.
• Supervises performances as required.
• Works with Community Arts Admin to learn and train cast members in set up and operation of sound equipment.
• Works with City Education Specialists to learn, train cast members in, and lead weekly art activity as needed.
• Drives mobile museum to city locations and leads set up and preparation for weekly art activities.
• Supports other division and department programs and activities as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Conditions and temperatures may vary depending on the assignment. Requires the use of vision and/or hearing to identify and evaluate emergencies. Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies. Requires moderately heavy physical activity exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Mental demands of intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Note

Must be available to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and other schedules to help prepare for recreation offerings. This is a part-time position with variable hours averaging less than 28 hours per week over a period of twelve months.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Preference given to those with education in recreation performing arts or a related field.

Experience

Related work experience in a responsible setting, preferably one that has performance and stage presence as well as directing experience. Customer service experience preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of

General Knowledge of Recreation and Leisure Activities and Programming Practices preferred. Basic sound system knowledge. Computer and computer programs.

Skills

Highly motivated. Dependable. Customer service oriented. Computer literate.

Ability to

Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required. Set-up and operate sound support system. Organize and set-up various auditions, events and meeting activities. Communicate verbally and in writing in a proficient manner. Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in scope of work, e.g., city staff, cast members, general public, etc.

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