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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Stagehand/Band Tutor

Fine Arts Dept

Victoria, TX, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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Primary Purpose:

To work and assist the Victoria Fine Arts Center Manager or VISD Representative on duty with ongoing events, rentals and school functions as well as daily upkeep and maintenance of the VISD Fine Arts Center.

Qualification Guidelines:

Education/Certifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Some experience working with theatrical productions preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all contacts

Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures

Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building/grounds maintenance

Ability to use various size ladders

Ability to use two-wheel and four-wheel dollies and various size carts

Ability to stack chairs, set up platform and choir risers

Ability to properly handle various types of cleaning equipment

Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Physical ability to perform duties (Lifting up to 40 pounds required)

Professional appearance and demeanor

Proficient customer service skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assist in the supervision of and the loading and unloading of scenery and stage equipment as required by incoming vendors, clients, campuses, departments or performing companies.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: : Computer, Audiovisual Equipment, Hand & Power Tools, Cleaning Equipment.

Posture: Occasional sitting; frequent bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, some keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent reaching

Lifting: Must be able to frequently lift and carry large items (not to exceed 40 lbs.)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; some districtwide travel; exposed to environmental conditions including heat and cold, dust, dirt, and extreme noise.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; communicate effectively and professionally at all times.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Responsible for setting the stage with orchestra shell, chairs, music stands, drapes or other equipment.

2. Responsible for assisting with technical operations such as lights, sound, and rigging.

3. Responsible for sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning and maintaining the appearance of the building.

4.  Responsible for setup, maintenance and striking of entertainment related elements including staging, video, sound and lighting components.

5. Responsible for assisting with the loading and unloading of equipment from trucks.

6. Responsible for disassembling staging elements, ensuring their proper storage.

7. Responsible for opening and closing curtains.

Other

8. Responsible for assisting with seating for events..

9. Responsible for working concession stand.

10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

11. Participate in any VFAC meetings and special events as assigned.

12. Perform other duties as assigned

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Victoria, TX, USA Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

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Opportunity and Market

Victoria, TX, USA is evaluated with current TX labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The Census API city profile could not be acquired in this run; the report uses current state labor-market observations and labels their scope explicitly. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

HUD Fair Market Rent resources are provided for a housing comparison using the verified worksite or its county. No city rent is asserted when it was not acquired. [5]

Commute

A validated city commute value was unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, schedule, transit coverage, parking and fuel costs before accepting relocation expenses.

Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

Verify worksite-level housing, commute, taxes, utilities, benefits, contract length and any remote-work restrictions before relocating. [5] [4]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

This report uses the latest retrievable BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the listing’s state. It explicitly withholds city, occupation and affordability scores when those inputs were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.