Job opportunity -- Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose

Puppet Theater Coordinator (Part-time)

Type of Job: Open to all Applicants
Requisition #: CSJ-2005-0296
Department: Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Open Date: August 15, 2005
Close Date: September 09, 2005
Benefit Level: Part-Time with Benefits
Salary: $17.48 to $21.23

*A Puppet Theater Coordinator is responsible for
supervising staff of four to five puppeteers in
the daily performance of puppet shows for park
guests, projects and other duties; conducts
performance appraisals for puppeteer staff;
coordinates and initiates the development of new
puppet shows for in-park and outreach
performances; works with staff in the creation of
story lines, puppets, scenery and props and
recording of puppet shows; develops, coordinates
and supervises puppetry workshops, programs and
events; maintains a safe and clean work
environment in the puppet theater; and assists
with cash handling and fee collection.

This classification is represented by the
Municipal Employees Federation (MEF) Local 101.

Desirable Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the most
desirable combination of training, skills and
experience, as demonstrated in past and current
employment history. Desirable experience,
knowledge and skills for this position include:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision
Knowledge of puppet theatre productions and
presentations, set and prop building, puppet
construction and design and safe practices and
safe practices and procedures in public
presentations.
Ability to supervise, train and assign employees and volunteers.
Ability to oversee puppet theatre operations and presentations.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working
relationships with the public, staff and
volunteers
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to the following:
Education: Successful completion of two (2) years
of college course work from an accredited college
or university in Theater Arts, Drama or related
field.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a puppeteer.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Acceptable Substitutions: A Bachelor's degree
from an accredited college or university in
theatre arts or drama can substitute for the
required education and experience: or two years
as a puppeteer can substitute for the required
education.
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all
employees to provide verification of their
eligibility to work in this country. Please be
informed that the City of San José will not
prepare or file a labor condition application
with the Dept. of Labor.

Application Process
If you are an interested candidate who meets the
minimum qualifications, you can be considered for
this vacancy by applying online.
If you are currently viewing this announcement
online, and you would like to apply using the
online application feature, scroll to the bottom
of this announcement and click on "Apply to this
Position."
If you are not currently online, to find the
announcement, go to http://jobs.cityofsj.org.
Click on "Open Recruitments." Click on "Puppet
Theater Coordinator" to view the job
announcement. Click the "Apply to this Position"
button at the bottom of the job announcement to
apply.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an
evaluation of the applicant's training and
experience based on the application, resume and
answers to the job-specific questions. Only those
candidates whose backgrounds best match the
position will be invited to interview.

You will be prompted to answer the following
supplemental questions in the online application
process.
Briefly describe your background, skills, and
abilities, which have prepared you to perform the
job of Puppet Theater Coordinator.
Do you have supervisory experience? If so,
please include the number of years experience,
the number of staff you supervised, reporting
structure, and your role and responsibilities as
a supervisor.
Do you have experience providing staff training?
If so, briefly describe your experience. Include
the number of staff trained, topics, and how you
presented trainings.
Please describe what steps you have taken or
would take to develop a new puppet show
production.
What is an appropriate role for the Puppet
Theater Coordinator to ensure excellent guest
service to the public? Provide a brief example
of excellent guest service that you have provided.
You must answer all job-specific questions in
order to be considered for this vacancy or your
application will be deemed incomplete and
withheld from further consideration.

If you have any questions regarding the duties
for this position, please contact Peggy Rudd at
(408) 277-3O62, or by e-mail at
peggy.rudd sanjoseca dot gov.
If you have questions, comments or concerns about
the recruitment, selection or hiring process,
please contact Kelly Wright at (408) 975-1four64.