Town Square Summer Performance Group - Performer

Parks and Community Services: Community Arts and Exhibits

Salary

$8.44 Per Hour

Benefits

Free access to all 4 of the City of St. George Golf Courses, the Recreation Center, the City Pool and the Aquatic Center.
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Job Description

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Technical Theater Coordinator and directly under the Performance Group Director and/or Co-Director performs vocal and choreographed performances at Town Square and other city locations during the summer season (Leisure EEEE’s).

 

Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

1.          Provides entertainment through song and dance (both solo and group) for children and adults throughout the summer months.

2.          Leads children through visual art activity.

3.          Assists with set-up and operation of mobile museum.

4.          Assists with set-up and execution of Movie in the Parks events.

5.          May assist with the set-up of sound systems.

6.          Supports other division and department programs and activities as needed.

7.          Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/ Working Conditions

Physical activity:  Exerts up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.  Repetitive motion involved with dance routines, choreography, etc.  On occasion may lift weights up to 80 lbs. to approximately waist height.  Risk of bodily injury is light under normal conditions.  Regular exposure to the summer heat and sun. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior


Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

Experience: Past stage or performance experience a plus.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

·     Computer and computer programs

·     Basic stage movement, vocal singing, dance moves

Ability to:

·     Communicate verbally and in writing in a proficient manner

·     Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in scope of work, e.g., city staff, cast members, general public, etc.

·     Stand, move and perform minor choreography and sing (both solo and group) for a minimum of forty (40) minutes at a time in an outdoor setting.

·     Interact well with other performers as well as with audience members of all ages.

·     Entertain children and adults throughout the summer months.

·     Assist with the set-up of a sound system preferred.

·     Work evening and week-ends as required.

Skills:

·     Dance or acting experience is a plus.

 


To Apply

Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 08/24/2021 12:00 AM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.