TGIF Concert Crew - Crew Member (Part Time)

The Position

Carlsbad - The Community:
The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life.

DEI:
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

The Position:
Since 1987, Carlsbad has been home to TGIF Concerts in the Parks. Originally called "Jazz in the Parks," TGIF has grown into a highly anticipated and beloved concert series. For nine weeks, in June, July & August, FREE community concerts attract approximately 3,000 - 4,000 friends, families and neighbors to listen to music in city parks. TGIF bares the distinction of being one of the oldest, on-going, municipally run events in San Diego County. In 2023, TGIF was voted the number-four best summer concerts series in the nation, as voted on in a USA TODAY Readers Poll.

Under the direction of the Cultural Arts Programs & Venue Coordinator and Cultural Arts administrative staff, successful candidates will work as part of a team to turn community park baseball fields into concerts venues, and back again in one day, for nine consecutive Fridays from June 21 to August 16, 2024.

AVAILABILITY

This part-time position offers three shifts - A.M., P.M., All-Day preferred.

8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
4:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.

ONE DAY OF REQUIRED ORIENTATION AND TRAINING:

Thursday, June 20, 2024. 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.

TGIF Concerts in the Parks Schedule & Locations for 2024:

Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches
June 21, 28. July 5, 12.
8:30 A.M. - 11 P.M.

Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Drive
July 19, 28. Aug. 2
8:30 A.M. - 11 P.M.

Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Road
Aug. 9, 16
8:30 A.M. - 11 P.M.

Part-time positions with the city are not benefited and cannot exceed 980 total hours worked in a fiscal year.

APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• An online city application that indicates related experience must be submitted. You must apply online at www.carlsbadca.gov/hr.
• Qualified candidates will be granted an interview.
• As conditions of employment, the City of Carlsbad verifies eligibility to work in the United States and conducts a Department of Justice LiveScan fingerprint report.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Move TGIF supplies & equipment to and from storage containers to concert site
• Assist with stage & dance floor setup and breakdown
• Maintain cleanliness of concert area
• Address patron concerns, should they arise
• Report suspicious activity to site supervisor, and or law enforcement

Qualifications

Individuals must:

• Be at least 17 years of age as of June 20, 2024
• Have reliable transportation
• Be available to work one of three shifts offered - All-day preferred
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Meet the cleanliness and dress code standards set by City of Carlsbad

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds
• Long periods of standing, sitting, and walking
• Travel to different sites and locations

Environmental Conditions:

• This position requires working outdoors
• The position requires exposure to loud noise levels for up to two-hour durations
• Exposure to flashing or intense stage lighting is possible

Experience & Education

• High school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, or some college is preferred
• Experience in concerts, performing arts and special events such as festivals is preferred