Performance Space Assistant, Student Worker

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General purpose: The Performance Space Assistant is responsible for providing technical assistance in MICA Performance Spaces assisting patrons at events by performing duties such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons assisting in finding seats searching for lost articles and locating such facilities as rest rooms and assisting the Manager and Assistant Manager of Performance Spaces in their duties.

Summary of Essential Functions

• Under some supervision execute assigned work including setting up and running events.

• Assist with the maintenance of the Performance Spaces and its environs

• Provide technical assistance at events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Regular assignment as the Falvey Hall BBOX and A Box primary technician for AV light and sound.

• Assist patrons at events by performing duties such as collecting admission tickets and passes assisting in finding seats searching for lost articles and locating such facilities as rest rooms

• Assist with the setup and preparation for events classes visitors etc.; concert/performance/gallery/exhibit set-up and break down; move objects furniture trash etc. from buildings to various locations.

• Monitor the audience and alert the supervisor in charge of any disruptions (cellphone ringing patrons taking photos unruly audience member etc.)

• Perform sweeping mopping dusting vacuuming and removing of trash.

• Provide light and sound technical support in Falvey Hall BBOX A Box and other spaces on campus.

• Required to lift carry push or pull a variety of tools equipment and materials; reach stoop kneel climb and crouch to gain access to spaces and may involve both indoor and outside work and the use of hand tools and power tools associated with the building trades.

• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and demeanor.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of:basic AV equipment and customer service

• Skills: clear communicator and problem solver

• Ability to: follow instructions work independently or as part of a team work well and cooperatively with people from different backgrounds problem solve ask questions think through solutions work flexible hours and stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to: perform basic math as well as read write and speak English to understand and communicate written/verbal instructions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled at MICA

Direct Reports: N/A

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job the employee is occasionally required to stand walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to (amt) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually (minimal moderate or high).

• Required training: Handbook orientation Anti-Harassment Hazard Communication Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race color creed national origin religion gender sexual orientation marital status age disability or veteran status (disabled Vietnam-era or otherwise). Furthermore the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs facilities and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art including but not limited to admission educational programs and employment.

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MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please contact Human Resources at .