Are you looking for something unique? Are you mission driven, passionate about people, and seeking an environment filled with fun and discovery? If so, the Pacific Science Center just might be the place for you! We are looking for a Laser Artist to aid in the day-to-day running of all Pacific Science Center Laser Theater programs and events through customer service, presenting live laser performances, and assisting the Laser Theater Supervisor. The Laser Dome at Pacific Science Center has matinee shows during the day as well as evening shows Wednesday through Thursday. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours on mornings, evenings and weekends and have a passion for music!
To learn more about our Laser Dome including programming schedules please see our website: http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Laser-Dome/laserdome.
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TO APPLY: In order to be considered send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@pacsci.org with the title “Laser Artist” as the subject line. You may also mail in your information to – Attention: Human Resources Department, Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109, -OR- fax to 206.269.2147.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
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Reports To: Laser Supervisor
Position Start Date: ASAP
Job Status: Part Time, Non Exempt
Compensation: $10.54/hour
Job Duties:
• Customer Service: Provide for a pleasurable Laser Show going experience for PSC guests by performing high quality laser shows, conducting live energetic audience interactions, and responding to guests needs.
• Operational Support: Contribute to overall operational functions by coordinating laser theater programming with all PSC Staff, performing with laser theater lighting/sound/laser equipment to accommodate specific special event and regular program needs.
• Administrative Support: Attend to the weekly administrative tasks of the Laser Theater operations by acting as PSC's Secondary Laser Safety Officer in the absence of the Laser Theater Supervisor, performing routine safety checks and maintaining necessary FDA/CDRH regulatory paper work including laser logs, conducting audience surveys, and other various detail oriented tasks.
• Marketing & Promotional Support: Contribute to the public's exposure of PSC’s Laser Theater programming by assisting with offsite promotional events, disseminating laser related information outside of PSC, attending meetings as needed, generating ideas to enhance the visitor experience.
• Technical Support: Ensure the smooth running of Laser Theater programs by reporting to the Laser Theater Supervisor on all technical issues related to all laser/lighting/and sound equipment, performing optics cleaning, alignment, basic electronic repairs and other various detail oriented tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.
Other Job Considerations:
• Morning, evening, and weekend hours are required during regular programming
• Exposure to hostile or angry individuals
• Maintaining positive and friendly customer service standards, even during very busy times.
• Seasonal customer service flow
• Loud noise environment
• Dark or low light environment
Education and Experience:
Required
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to safety concerns
• Artistic / live performance background
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with electronic devices
• Basic technical knowledge of audio-visual equipment
• Excellent and engaging public speaking skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours
Desired
• 21 years of age or older
• Previous supervisory experience
Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
• Strong leadership skills
• Positive, friendly approach to customer service skills
• Effective public speaking, oral, and written communication skills
• Organized, detailed, thorough
• Creative
• Strong interest in music
• Smiling team player
Physical Demands
Continuously (C) 67-100% Frequently (F) 34-66%
Occasionally (O) 1-33% Not Applicable (N) 0%
A. Activity & Frequency
Talking (F) Laser Show Monologues / Interacting with Visitors & Staff
Seeing (C) Laser Performance / Laser Alignment & Maintenance / Administrative
Hearing (C) Laser Sound System / Audience Interaction / Phone
Sitting (F) Laser Performance / Administrative / Meetings
Standing (O) Maintenance / Ticket Taking
Walking (O) Transportation
Lifting (unassisted) 35_maximum lbs. (O) Maintenance
Lifting (assisted) 70_maximum lbs. (O) Maintenance
Carrying 30_maximum lbs. (O) Maintenance
Climbing Stairs (O) Maintenance / Transportation
Climbing ladders (F) Maintenance
Working at heights (O) Maintenance
Bending/twisting at waist (O) Maintenance
Kneeling/Squatting (O) Maintenance
Reaching (O) Maintenance
Typing (O) Administrative
Fine Finger manipulation (C) Laser Performance / Maintenance
Highly Repetitive Tasks (F) Laser Performance / Administrative / Maintenance
B. Environmental Conditions
Exposure to dust (O) Maintenance
Fumes (O) Maintenance / Optics Cleaning
Chemicals (please list chemicals handled and frequency) (O) Acetone / Methanol / Isopropyl Alcohol
Personal protective equipment (PPE) needed (O) Laser Safety Glasses / Ear Plugs / Flashlight
Percentage of time indoors 95% and outdoors 5%
C. Equipment Operated (such as ladders, lifts and tools) - Ladders / Drill / Soldering Iron / Multi Meter / oscilloscope / Various tools / Paper Cutter / Fiber Optic Cleavers / ADATs / Light Meter
D. Vehicles Operated - None
