Employment Opportunities - Street Performer Monitors (seasonal)
4/7/2017 • 7 years ago
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POSTING DATE: April 5, 2017
CLOSING DATE: April 26, 2017
Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply.
Department: Arts Council
Job Title: Street Performer Monitors (seasonal)
Job Code: X320
Civil Service Position: Non Civil Service position
Union Affiliation: None
Hours Per Week: 10-20 hours/week, May through October, including evenings and weekends
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Cambridge Arts Council (Cambridge Arts) seeks applicants for two (2) part-time positions as Street Performer Monitors in the City of Cambridge. The Street Performer Monitor(s) will work under the direction of and report to the Director of Community Arts to carry out to the following:
- Enforce the articles of the City of Cambridge Street Performer Ordinance (Ord. No. 1176) as outlined in the Sidewalk Use Ordinance (Chapter 12.16, Section 12.16.170)
- Ensure that all performers active on public property have and display valid city-issued Performer Permits
- Manage sound levels of performers through the use of a calibrated decibel reader and take care of said decibel reader while the equipment is in your possession
- Respond to program-related complaints as necessary and at the request of the Director of Community Arts and Cambridge Arts staff
- Submit weekly reports on performer/monitor activity to the Director of Community Arts
- Act as the official liaison between the Cambridge Arts Council and performers, residents and members of the business community in matters pertaining to the Street Performer Program
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Ideal candidates have a strong interest in music and/or performance art, excellent verbal communication and mediation skills, a desire to work with a diverse community and a commitment to sustaining cultural life in the City of Cambridge.
Physical Demands: Street Performer Monitors are expected to spend between 10-20 hours per week outdoors in the field and during all weather conditions to conduct routine monitoring, to mediate performer conflicts, and respond to program-related complaints. While performing the duties of this job, Monitors are frequently required to sit, talk, walk and listen. Must have sufficient mobility to travel back and forth to and from various sites throughout the city. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work environment: Performs duties inside and outside of buildings. Exposure to all weather conditions. Exposure to moderate noise level caused by music and other live performances.
RATE: $15.26/Hour
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal applicants submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both your resume and letter of interest; external applicants submit both your resume and letter of interest by 5pm on the closing date via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to Personnel Department, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312.
THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ESPECIALLY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.