Monterey Peninsula College
Temporary Pool: College Assistant - Theatre
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Job Type: Short Term Non Continuous
Job Number: 2025-00004
Closing: Continuous
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Creative Arts
Description
Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.
Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. MPC serves approximately 18,789 students (for the 2023-24 year). MPC's comprehensive curriculum and student services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body and include transfer, career and technical education, basic skills, and continuing education offerings. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing
equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally
responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related
initiatives.
Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
The Monterey Peninsula Theatre produces and supports student-focused performances and activities in both the Morgan Stock Stage and Studio Theater. As a result, temporary employees are occasionally needed to support various aspects of theater production. If you are interested in being considered for temporary work when needed, please click the "apply" button in the upper right-hand side of the page to get started.
Example of Duties
Under general supervision of the MPC Theatre Technical Director and Operations Manager, the College Assistant - Theatre is responsible for supporting theatre programmatic and production activities as needed. The College Assistant - Theatre will perform varied duties with limited supervision to support planning, development, execution, and/or breakdown of performance productions at MPC Theater venues. Temporary employment can include, but is not limited to, the following areas: automation, carpentry, costumes, design, electrics, fabrication, scenic painting, rigging, lighting, makeup, wigs, puppetry, sound, projection, and props.
Qualifications
Ability to:
Work successfully within a wide variety of environments
Demonstrate effective skills associated with the job in the assigned area
Complete activities in a timely manner
Work collegially and professionally with college personnel, students, and members of the community
Communicate satisfactorily in both oral and written form Knowledge of:
Theatre, Technical Theatre, or related field
Current and effective techniques and practices relevant to area(s) assigned
Standard safety protocols for theater production
Shop practices, maintenance, and organization
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Degree or equivalent
Employment experience in technical theatre or related field
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations
Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience following standard safety protocols
Ability to work independently and respond effectively to guidance from supervisor and area faculty and staff
PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Heavy physical effort, which may include frequent and prolonged standing, walking; periodic handling of up to 50 pounds.
Indoor/outdoor work environment with some exposure to weather.
Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
Work Schedule
This position is designated as a short-term, non-continuous employee
Up to 29 hours per week/maximum of 180 days per fiscal year
Assigned Shift
Monday - Sunday
Times to be determined based on assignment (up to 29 hours/week)
Management reserves the right to change schedules as needed
Salary
$20 per hour base salary for minimum experience
Base salary will increase upon review of background and specialization.
How to Ap p ly
Visit www.mpc.edu/employment and select "classified and other positions." Here you will find the announcement and the "apply" button in the upper right-hand corner. You will be asked to log in or create a new user account.
Complete all required fields of the application AND:
Attach a .pdf of your cover letter, which describes your interest in and qualifications for the position. Please address the abilities and desirable qualifications listed in the job posting.
Attach a .pdf of your resume
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials
such as: letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, letters of
commendation from schools, or transcripts with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the
selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required.
Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.
For questions or concerns, please contact:
[email protected]