Job Description

Think critically and creatively.

Act ethically.

Shape a future with meaning.

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

Part-Time Performing Arts Administrative Assistant, Upper School

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to support the Upper School Performing Arts Department to begin as soon as possible. This is an hourly-paid position during the academic year, 10-months, requiring approximately 30 hours per week.

The principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
• Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied point of view
• Coordinate all performing arts publicity such as printing and posting flyers for Performing Arts Events, and running social media accounts
• Design posters and create programs for all Upper School Performing Arts Events using applications such as Canva, Photoshop and Google Docs
• Coordinate and schedule a professional photographer to document Upper School productions, concerts, plays, and musicals
• Act as House Manager for all productions, including coordinating student ushers and box office personnel, setting up lobby prior to productions, coordinating the start of shows with Stage Managers, setting up refreshments for intermission, managing and entering all necessary work orders for events, collaborating with the Parents Association when necessary, and cleaning up after intermission
• Act as Box office Manager for ticketed productions, including setting up tickets, printing ticket sales list, training student box office crews, preparing cash box prior to performances
• Work with the Communications Department to promote each performance and manage content for social media
• Maintain the Performing Arts bulletin board and digital board in theater lobby
• Credit card coding, check request processing, vendor information gathering, keeping track of different budget lines
• Assist Performing Arts faculty with copying materials for class
• Assist with filing of music and music room setup, including developing and maintaining digital sheet music database
• Coordinate and organize performing arts archival projects: record all performances, store videos electronically and traditionally
• Organize and maintain theater props/costumes inventory in collaboration with Performing Arts department
• Assist in maintaining and operating various office machines
• Create and submit work orders for every Upper School performance and tech week
• Order office supplies
• Manage ticket reservations from Veterans Affairs
• Engage in professional and personal development and commit to growth in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
• Other duties as assigned by the Performing Arts Chair, Performing Art faculty/staff or the Senior Leadership team

Additional attributes include:

• Commitment to equity and inclusion
• Strong digital design skills, experience with photo and video editing software
• Fondness for performing arts
• A detail-oriented approach to work
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competence
• Flexibility
• Energy, patience, and a sense of humor are necessary to work effectively with a variety of constituents
• An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
• Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary

While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended

COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range for this position includes a range of experience, from $22 to $26.50 per hour. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months of worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, i.e. paid lunchtime, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.

Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. For further information about Brentwood School, please visit the school’s website: .

Apply online . In your application, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About Brentwood School

Mission & ValuesBrentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth. We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement. Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically. In its relatively short history, Brentwood School has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in Southern California. Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed since 1902. Brentwood School opened in the fall of 1972 as a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973, and the school graduated its first senior class in June 1975.

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Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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