- Salary
- $80k – $98k/yr
- Location
- Mission Playhouse, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Welcome to a world of arts and culture! The City of San Gabriel is recruiting for the position of Back of House Coordinator for the City’s historic Mission Playhouse (circa 1927). The Mission Playhouse promotes the development of an artistic program that celebrates the vibrancy of our diverse community by providing a venue for artists, producers, and audiences to come together. Located in the heart of the San Gabriel Mission District, the Mission Playhouse is the focal point of art and culture for the people of San Gabriel, and far beyond.
The Back of House Coordinator assists with the coordination and execution of theatrical productions, including rehearsals, performances, and backstage operations for the Mission Playhouse. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for the ideal candidate to showcase their skills in theater operations with our historic City and San Gabriel Mission Playhouse.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Mission Playhouse can be fast-paced and demanding, so the ideal candidate is adaptable, able to multi-task and thrive under pressure, detailed and organized, strategic and goal oriented, collaborative, customer service oriented, and an outstanding communicator. The ideal candidate can effectively balance the needs of producers, artists, City staff, and Mission Playhouse staff while taking into consideration the strategic goals of the Mission Playhouse. The ideal candidate is also intrinsically motivated, energetic, ready and willing to assist others, and continuously looking to develop and improve the Mission Playhouse operations.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the Playhouse Manager, the Back of House Coordinator oversees the stage production side of theater events at the Mission Playhouse; supervises the stage crew including staffing, training, and scheduling needs; and performs other related duties as assigned.The Back of House Coordinator plans and organizes activities for a wide variety of events at the Mission Playhouse. This class differs from the Playhouse Supervisor due to the level of experience required, the complexity of work performed, and level and scope of supervision over staff.For more detailed information regarding the job duties and minimum qualifications for this position, please click the link below for the Back of House Coordinator specification.
Back of House CoordinatorEducation and Experience:
Any combination of experience and education may be considered. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
- College coursework related to theater production.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience working on live/theatre events.
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- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record are required.
- ETCP Certified Rigger – Theatre is desirable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Candidates must complete a City of San Gabriel online application. Applications must be thoroughly prepared and include the following three items as attachments to the online application: (1) cover letter, (2) professional résumé, and (3) copies of all professional certifications required and/or applicable for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT DRIVER’S LICENSE with item #3. Driver’s license will be validated upon conditional offer of employment.
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE:
This recruitment is scheduled to close at 11:59pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026, or when a sufficient volume of applications has been received, whichever occurs first. Please do not hesitate to apply.
RECRUITMENT EXAM PLAN & SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE):
The following is the tentative schedule for this recruitment. Please prepare your schedule in advance to accommodate the anticipated recruitment schedule. Note that this schedule may be changed at any time if deemed necessary. Please call Kimber Gutierrez, HR Management Assistant, at (626) 308-2802 or check the posted recruitment bulletin for updates.
| Application Filing Period | October 12 - November 15, 2026 |
| Qualifying Panel Interview Exam | Week of November 30 or December 7, 2026 |
| Selection Interviews | Week of December 14, 2026 |
| Pre-Employment Process | Approximately 6-8 weeks |
| Target Start Date | February 1, 2027 |
All exam elements shall be pass/fail, with 70% the minimum passing score. Exam weights toward overall qualifying score shall be as follows: 30% written and 70% panel interview if a written exam is administered; 100% panel interview if written exam is not administered.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City for this position shall be required to satisfactorily complete a (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination and drug screen, (3) Live Scan fingerprint check, (4) work experience and education check, and (5) professional reference check. Unsatisfactory results and/or failure to successfully complete any part of pre-employment processes 1-5 shall void any conditional offer of employment for this position. The City maintains the sole discretion to waive any pre-employment item 1-5 if it is deemed appropriate. Such waivers must be approved by the Human Resources Director.
GENERAL EXAMINATION, SELECTION & HIRING PROCESS:
The examination, selection, and hiring process typically includes the following:
- Application Screening: All submitted applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.
- Written Exam: For some positions, a written exam may be administered to help assess applicants for position competency and requirements. Those meeting the minimum qualifications for the position in Step 1 will be invited to a written examination. Typically, the minimum qualifying score on the written exam is 70%. This score may be adjusted depending on the number of examinees, with percentile rankings, average scores and the number of slots available for the oral appraisal interview being used as the basis for adjusting the passing score.
- Oral Appraisal Interview: Those passing Steps 1 and 2 will be invited to the oral appraisal interview. The oral appraisal interview is an assessment of the candidate’s experience and preparation for the position by an impartial panel of subject matter experts. Scores from the oral appraisal interview are typically weighted 100% towards the Eligibility List for the position. Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on the oral panel interview to qualify for the Eligibility List.
- Practical Exam: For some recruitments, a practical exam may be administered. The practical exam is a supplemental examination/evaluation tool that is typically not scored or used for qualifying purposes.
- Eligibility List: Those attaining a qualifying score on the examination will be placed on the Eligibility List for this position. Candidates on the Eligibility List are deemed qualified for the position and may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the hiring department to fill a vacancy in this position. For more information on Eligibility List requirements, please see Rule VIII of the City’s Civil Services Rules.
- Selection Interview: Candidates on the Eligibility List may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the Department to fill an immediate and/or anticipated vacancy in the position classification. A selection interview does not guarantee an offer of employment and the Department is not obligated to hire any candidate invited to a selection interview.
- Pre-Employment Process: Upon a conditional offer of employment, which requires the successful completion of a selection interview and recommendation to hire from the Department, candidates shall be required to satisfactorily complete the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process consists of (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination, (3) fingerprint background check, (4) work experience and education verification, and (5) professional reference check. Some position classifications may also require a comprehensive background check (e.g., POST Background) and drug screening as part of the pre-employment process. Failure to successfully complete any part of the pre-employment process shall void any conditional offer of employment.
DISCLAIMER:
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Applicants with legal disabilities, who require special testing accommodations, must contact the City of San Gabriel Human Resources Department at least five days prior to the examination date.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; the City of San Gabriel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
San Gabriel City Hall Phone: (626) 308-2802
425 S. Mission Drive Email: [email protected]
San Gabriel, CA 91776 Web: www.sangabrielcity.com
Skills
Customer Service