Cultural Arts Production Senior

Cultural Arts Production Senior

Salary

$30.84 - $41.65 Hourly

Location

175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Job Number

2700002

Department

City Manager

Division

1100-CENTER FOR THE ARTS (1)

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Cultural Arts Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Cultural Arts Production Senior. The position will have a varied work schedule with inconsistent days off and expected to work frequent nights and weekends.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The City of Chandler Cultural Development Department is a department that showcases destination drivers in Chandler through the Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum, Downtown, Public Art, Special Events, and the Vision Gallery. Located in the vibrant center of Downtown Chandler and at the core of the entertainment district, the Chandler Center for the Arts is an engaging, welcoming, innovative space with three dynamic performance spaces - the 1500-seat Steena Murray Mainstage, the 350-seat Hal Bogle Theatre, and the 250-seat Recital Hall. Through its partnership with Chandler Unified School District, the Center serves both students and the community through shared facility use. The Chandler Cultural Foundation, a nonprofit management board, presents comprehensive arts programs at the Chandler Center for the Arts and in the community, serving over 160,000 people annually.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking with experience with audio, lighting, scenery and rigging systems in applicable stage or event work.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum qualifications

• An Associates Degree in Theatrical Lighting, Audio Engineering or a related field; and
• 2 years of experience with audio, lighting, scenery and rigging systems in applicable stage or event work; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Knowledge of LED, moving lights and theatrical lighting systems; ability to program lighting consoles.
• Experienced in operating, configuring, and mixing live shows on Yamaha Rivage, QL, and DM Series digital mixing consoles.
• Preferred fluency, and well qualified in operation of Dante Controller software.
• Able to work independently and proactively prioritize daily tasks and organizational goals.
• Works well with diverse clients, colleagues, and user groups, consistently makes customer service a top priority.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here.

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Do you have 2 years of experience with audio, lighting, scenery and rigging systems in applicable stage or event work?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please explain that experience. If you answered 'no' please write 'n/a'.

Required Question

Employer City of Chandler

Address 175 S. Arizona Ave.

2nd Floor

Chandler, Arizona, 85225

Phone 480-782-2350

Website www.chandleraz.gov