CE- PRODUCTION SPECIALIST (ARTS CENTER)

Salary : $23.28 Hourly

Location : Coppell, TX

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : CACPS 062725

Department : ARTS CENTER

Opening Date : 06 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 7 / 13 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

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The Opportunity

Where Art and Precision Take Center Stage

Step into the spotlight as a Production Specialist at the Coppell Arts Center, where your technical expertise brings performances and exhibitions to life. In this role, you'll coordinate and operate audio, video, lighting, and staging for a wide variety of events promoted throughout the DFW area and beyond. You'll guide crews, act as Manager on Duty during events, and collaborate with artists, touring professionals, and staff to ensure seamless execution. If you have hands-on experience in technical theater and a passion for behind-the-scenes excellence-especially during evenings and weekends-this is your opportunity to help shape unforgettable audience experiences.

Opportunity Description

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Schedule Commitment

Works a variable 40-hour week, including a mix of regular business hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the event schedule. Must be available to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of events, which can include early mornings and late nights.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is exempt and on Pay Grade #9. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.

Hiring Range : $23.28 ($48,423)

• Min $23.28 ($48,423)
• Mid $28.51 ($59,308)
• Max $33.75 ($70,193)

Candidate Engagement Plan

This is our anticipated plan and is subject to change.

June 27-July 13 Accepting Applications

July 14-18 : Application Material Review / Technical Phone Screenings

July 21-25 : Candidates invited to move forward in the next step of our hiring process will be invited to complete a DISC Assessment and participate in a panel interview.

July 28-August 1 : Interview Experience

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.

Eligibility

Experience

Professional or University Theatres

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

This is Coppell

Coppell Community Experiences is comprised of the following facilities and areas of responsibility :

The CORE (recreation and aquatic center)

Parks, playgrounds, and trails

Marketing and Communications

The Coppell Arts Center

CLICK HERE to learn more about us!

In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY FULL-TIME

The City of Coppell is self-funded and pays employee coverage for medical, dental (HMO plan), life insurance, AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability. The employee pays dependent coverage for medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance. Coverage is effective the first of the month concurrent with or following date of hire.

Medical Insurance

We offer a PPO United Healthcare Options network HRA annual rollover plan. For this plan year, the HRA funded by the City is $500 reimbursement for in-network deductibles and 20% co-insurance only. The fiscal year individual / family in-network deductible is $1,500 / $3,000 with 80% coverage after deductible. Office co-pays are $40 for PCP / $50 for specialist. Basic outpatient lab work is covered 100% up to $1,000. Our plan summary and premium rate sheet is on our website.

Dental Insurance

Our dental insurance is through Guardian and offers the HMO and PPO plan. Both plans include two cleanings each year per person. The HMO out of pocket is based on set fees with no deductible or maximum. The PPO plan has 80% basic coverage and 50% major coverage after a $50 / $150 individual / family deductible. Orthodontia is also available on both plans for adults and children.

Prescription Benefit

Our prescription benefit is through Kroger Pharmacy Plan. There is a $50 brand plan year deductible. Then following applies :

30 day supply 90 day supply (mail order or retail)

Tier 1 - $5 Tier 1 (generic) - $10

Tier 2 - $40 Tier 2 (name brand) - $80

Tier 3 - $70 Tier 3 (non formulary) - $140

Specialty Drug - $300

Vision

Our vision plan is with Superior Vision with $10 exam / $25 eyewear in-network co-pays. Annual exams and most lenses are paid in full after co-pays. Frames are paid once each 12 months up to $125 retail value. Contact lenses are paid once each 12 months up to $150. The premium rates are on our website.

AIRROSTI

Treatment for musculoskeletal conditions - $25 copay

Life Insurance

The City of Coppell pays 2 times your annual salary to your beneficiary up to a maximum of $400,000. Those employees age 65 and over will receive a reduced benefit. Additional voluntary individual and dependent life insurance is available through Mutual of Omaha.

AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)

The City of Coppell pays 2 times your annual salary to your beneficiary up to a maximum of $400,000 in addition to your life insurance. Those employees age 65 and over will receive a reduced benefit. Additional voluntary individual and dependent AD&D insurance are available through Mutual of Omaha.

Short-term Disability

The city pays for short-term disability. Coverage begins on the 15th day of absence due to your own covered injury or illness. Earnings are 60% of weekly income up to $2,300 maximum per week.

Long-term Disability

Long-term Disability is equivalent to 60% of your monthly salary up to $10,000 after 90 days of qualifying disability.

Additional Benefits Covered by the City :

Alight - Health Pro Consultant to assist with health care savings and resolution

1800MD - 24 / 7 Telemedicine for those on our medical plan

TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System)

TMRS is your retirement program. Employees contribute 7% of gross earnings each paycheck. The City's match is 2 to 1 upon retirement. TMRS members are vested with 5 years of service. Employees are eligible to retire with 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service.

Holidays

The City of Coppell has 10 ½ paid holidays per year : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2 ½ days), Christmas (2 days) and one personal day.

Vacation

Vacation leave accrues at the end of the first full pay period and may not be used until successful completion of the initial probationary period. During the 1st year of employment, 10 days of vacation are accrued (5 days for 24 hour shift). After the 1st year, the accrual is earned at the rate of 15 days per year (7.5 days for 24 hour shift). The accrual rate increases with years of service up to 24 days annually (12 days for 24 hour shift).

Sick Leave

Sick leave begins accruing during the first full pay period of employment at the rate of 12 days annually (6 days for 24 hour shift). The maximum cumulative accrual is 1040 hours (1560 hours for 24 hour shift).

Longevity

The City of Coppell pays $6 per month for accumulated months of service in a lump sum annually in November.

Compensation Incentive

The City of Coppell gives employees $150 per month to apply first towards their dependent medical premium if applicable, or invest in our ICMA 457 plan.

Deferred Compensation Plan

ICMA provides tax-deferred supplemental 457 retirement plans

Flex Spending Section 125

Employees may participate in the Flexible Benefit Plan, which corresponds to Section 125 of the IRS Code. The plan allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket medical, dental, vision and related health care expenses. Employees may also elect to contribute to a dependent care reimbursement account through voluntary pre-tax payroll deductions.

100% Direct Deposit

It takes two pay periods for complete processing.

Wellness Health Center

Free to City of Coppell employees and dependents on our medical plan for health coaching and acute care.

The CORE

Free individual and family membership for employees.

Coppell Library

All employees and their families have free access to our Library.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Coppell pays for confidential counseling on life and family issues.

Cariloop

Online healthcare coaches to guide through challenges as a caregiver.

Bereavement Leave

The City of Coppell provides up to 24 hours (36 hours for 24 hour shift) paid leave in the event of a death(s) for current spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent or grandchild of an employee or employee's current spouse.

Civil Leave

Employees receive paid leave for jury duty and other approved civil leave.

Military Leave

Full pay for up to 15 work days per fiscal year and one time partial pay for up to 180 days if eligible.

Workers' Compensation

Anytime an employee is injured on the job during the scope of City business, the employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance.

Tuition Reimbursement

Once initial probationary period is complete, the City provides proportional tuition only reimbursement from an approved college for job related courses within a degree plan with requirements.

Other Optional Benefits :

AFLAC

Legal Shield

InfoArmor

Long-Term Care

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