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We are looking for people who are interested in making the arts an integral part of the Scottsdale experience.  If you are personally and professionally driven to achieve goals that infuse the arts in our community, strive for excellence, display leadership qualities and possess the ability to work in a team environment, please apply!

Updated January 30, 2012

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT

The Scottsdale Cultural Council seeks and Information Technology (IT) Assistant to support the IT department with IT support services to network administration tasks. This position works with end user clients by identifying, researching and resolving technical problems and assists in the maintenance of the local area network. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming telephone, voice mail, e-mail, and in-person requests for assistance from users experiencing problems with SCC technology-related devices.
• Identify, research, isolate, and provide suggestions for resolution and follow-up for routine user concerns, referring more complex problems to supervisor.
• Troubleshoot phone system, copiers and printer equipment.
• Provide training in MS Office applications, business software systems, internet, and telephone functionality.
• Installs hardware and software applications on personal computers and peripheral equipment.
• Assist the operating departments with the technical set-up for events and meetings, when appropriate.
• Evaluate software for ease of use and whether product will aid user in performing work.
• Place service requests for SCC technology equipment (printers, copiers, computers, servers, switches, etc.)
• Maintains spreadsheets and reports for printers, copiers, web filter, etc.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings, early mornings, weekends and considered to be “on call”.
• Receives, evaluates, tracks and prioritizes IT work requests for software applications, hardware, networking, telephones, and other computer-related technologies.
• Network administrative tasks may be required
• Order toner and supplies for copiers, printers and provide clerical support for IT Department as business needs dictate.
• Other projects might be assigned as business needs dictate.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school in related field; and 1 to 3 years or more of hands-on professional experience. SQL experience highly valued.  Professional IT certifications in  MS Operating Systems required, SQL and others highly valued.

Scottsdale Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES:
Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to Resumes@sccarts.org  

Or by mail to:
Scottsdale Cultural Council
Attn: Human Resources
7380 E. 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85251

TICKETING AND PATRON SERVICES SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA), a division of the Scottsdale Cultural Council, seeks part-time Sales Representatives responsible for in-person, inbound and outbound calls for ticket and membership sales and annual fund contributions. Must be sales-driven, have a positive attitude and work well in a deadline-oriented team environment. Upgrading and generating new sales, perform outbound calls, providing meticulous data entry and reports, accounting and other office duties relating to the service and sales of tickets and promotion of positive patron, staff and client relations. Review transactions and data entries. Reconciliations, balance sales, reports, deposits and general bookkeeping of ticket and membership sales.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in box office, administration or customer service. Knowledge of Tessitura or similar ticketing system and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.  Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent, with some college course work in related field. Bilingual a plus. Must be available to work a flexible work schedule: morning, afternoons, evenings and weekend hours committing to approximately 10-25 hours per week, or as business needs dictate. Must have experience in outbound and inbound telemarketing, sales, and front office. Experience handling cash and credit card transactions accurately and with integrity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent multi-tasking, problem-solving, time-management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Background in performing and/or visual arts (classical music, jazz, modern dance, contemporary art etc.) preferred, but not required.  

Scottsdale Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer. 

APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES:
Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to Resumes@sccarts.org  

Or by mail to:
Scottsdale Cultural Council
Attn: Human Resources
7380 E. 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85251

ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA), a division of the Scottsdale Cultural Council, seeks an Advertising Graphic Designer responsible for the creative and production design of all advertising to support the SCPA performances and events. Ensures advertising design concepts uphold branding/identity consistency. Develop, design and produce all materials through the coordination of project timelines, proofing and production. Works closely with all marketing staff members as business needs dictate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures advertising design concepts uphold SCPA branding/identity consistency.

• Develop, design and produce print advertisements.

• Develop, design and produce online advertisements - static and animated.                                                             

• Develop, design and produce email advertisements.

• Develop, design and produce program inserts advertisements.

• Develop, design and produce light box advertisements.

• Develop, design and produce direct mail advertisements.
• Coordinate project timelines, proofing and production processes for all the above.

• Coordinate artists/ agent approval of ads, when required.

• Assure advertising artwork is successful received and confirm receipt by vendor.

• Communicate all ad placements and provide final ad samples to box office staff.

• Develop archive systems for all advertising, artwork and print ad samples. Update and maintain archives for all advertising. Assure all advertising working files are organized and easily accessible for future use.

• Assist the Graphic Design Manager with the production of the season guide.

• Assure design and print quality and typographical accuracy of all advertising materials.
• Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related degree plus a minimum of one to three years professional experience in graphic design or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced experience in QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and related PC desktop publishing word processing software, printers and scanners preferred. Familiarity with a PC graphic design platform is preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Scottsdale Cultural Council offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including, paid holidays, sick and personal time off, medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance and SCC 401(k) plan. 

Scottsdale Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer. 

APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES:
Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to Resumes@sccarts.org  

Or by mail to:
Scottsdale Cultural Council
Attn: Human Resources
7380 E. 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85251

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA), a division of the Scottsdale Cultural Council, seeks a full-time Technical Director responsible for leading, managing and overseeing the Technical department of SCPA, including but not limited to: preparation of stage/theater facilities, ensuring appropriate resources are assigned to execute performing arts and rental events at the highest level of quality and service to SCPA stakeholders, with emphasis on insuring the operational readiness of all major technical systems. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for developing/maintaining a high quality technical staff program. safety and maintenance policies and procedures, training for technical staff, effective communication and quality advance work. Evaluates and processes technical riders with eye for feasibility of performance and budget impact. Budget creation and management.  Develops long range plans for facility leadership/management of  professional and high quality operation of the SCPA technical department Supervises/coordinates the setup of all sound systems, stage lighting and theatrical equipment and the design and execution of in-house produced events/presentations.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or theater with emphasis in technical theater, minimum five years experience as a technical director at a professional level, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Knowledge of set-up and operation of stage sound, lighting and rigging systems required.  Knowledge of safe stage management practices and techniques required.  Demonstrated leadership and/or management required. Ability to communicate professionally. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and stand on feet for long time periods.  Must be able to negotiate stairs as well as catwalks up to 45 feet above ground. Flexible schedule that includes weekdays, evenings and weekends required.  Current CPR and AED certification required. Current ETCP Rigger-Theater and Entertainment Electrician certification highly preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Scottsdale Cultural Council offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including, paid holidays, sick and personal time off, medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance and SCC 401(k) plan. 

Scottsdale Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer. 

APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES:
Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to Resumes@sccarts.org  

Or by mail to:
Scottsdale Cultural Council
Attn: Human Resources
7380 E. 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85251

ASSISTANT PREPARATOR

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), a division of the Scottsdale Cultural Council, seeks to maintain a pool of qualified on-call, part-time assistant preparators for periodic employment during the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions at the museum. No positions are available at this time. 

Documented art handling experience of six month to one year required. Wall framing, painting skills and familiarity with carpentry tools highly desired. Individuals must have the ability to occasionally lift up to sixty pounds per person. Must also be comfortable working at elevated heights when required and possess aptitudes for quick learning, problem solving and above all, teamwork. Individuals must be available to work a flexible schedule with periods ranging from one day to several weeks, Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm, as well as some evening and weekend hours. Pay commensurate with experience. For this position we will be accepting resumes on an ongoing basis and will review them as opportunities become available. Hourly rate is commensurate with experience.

Scottsdale Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to Resumes@sccarts.org 

Or by mail to:
Scottsdale Cultural Council
Attn: Human Resources
7380 E. 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85251

THEATER TECHNICIANS

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA) is accepting resumes to maintain a pool of qualified on-call, part-time technicians for future opportunities in the technical department.  No positions are available at this time. 

SCPA seeks experienced theater technicians to work part-time on-call during the season of performance and events. Theater technicians assist in the set-up, operation and strike of sound systems, stage lighting, audio/visual and theatrical equipment necessary for specific events. Serve as stagehands, run-crew and other backstage operations as needed. Professional work ethics required. Experience of 6 months to two years minimum, plus appropriate education desired, for various levels of these positions. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Hourly rate is commensurate with experience.

Scottsdale Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES:
Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to Resumes@sccarts.org 

Or by mail to:
Scottsdale Cultural Council
Attn: Human Resources
7380 E. 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85251

No other opportunities at this time

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to Resumes@sccarts.org 

Or by mail to:
Scottsdale Cultural Council
Attn: Human Resources
7380 E. 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ  85251

Job Descriptions for these open positions are available by contacting Human Resources at Resumes@sccarts.org

The Scottsdale Cultural Council does not accept unsolicited resumes. Due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose knowledge, skills and abilities best fit the needs of the open position.

Scottsdale Cultural Council is an equal opportunity employer, EOE. SCC maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination. The Scottsdale Cultural Council encourages diversity in the workplace and understands that race, gender and ethnicity do not define us -- they are only part of who we are as employees.

Some of the benefits of regular full-time employment at the Scottsdale Cultural Council include:

The Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is contracted by the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, to administer certain City arts and cultural projects and to manage the City-owned Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Scottsdale Public Art Program. The programs of the Scottsdale Cultural Council are made possible, in part, by the support of members and donors and grants received from the Arizona Commission on the Arts through appropriations from the Arizona State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.