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Managing Director of the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center

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Job Details

Job : 5826947

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Managing Director of the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Excellent customer service and marketing skills
Proficient in working with a wide array of software packages
Prior experience running auditorium or performing arts center systems (lights, audio and rigging) preferred but not required
Criminal History Record Check with the Department of Education.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent, Business Manager

SUPERVISES: NA

JOB GOAL: This position manages and markets the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Edward Little High School, including marketing the Center, maintaining the events calendar, opening and closing the PAC for individual events, and training/scheduling individuals in running PAC technologies, including lighting, audio, and rigging systems.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain the PAC website, and other tools to market the PAC; cultivate community and business partnerships; seek opportunities for contributions and sponsor ships

Work with the High School principal and Arts Department to establish scheduling priorities among different groups, as well as a process and forms for renting the PAC

Process and approve requests to use the PAC for school and outside rental events

Assure applications are complete with certificates of insurance
Coordinate custodial coverage with the custodial supervisor
Charge rental and custodial fees based on approved fee schedules, and coordinate billing with the Business Office

For major school events and outside rental events, open the PAC with the house lights on before an event; inspect and close the PAC after the event (including the green rooms)

During major school events assist in running lighting, audio and video systems, and provide other assistance as requested during the event

For outside rental events, provide additional services upon request, including running lighting, audio and video systems, based on the ancillary fee schedule

Develop lists for lighting, sound, video and rigging technicians to refer to for school and community events; orient new technicians (including students and volunteers) to the appropriate PAC systems

Address maintenance issues that arise, and schedule periodic/annual maintenance as required (such as periodic painting of the stage floor)

Oversee the assembly, disassembly and storage of the orchestra shell

Develop a ticketing system

Maintain flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends

Perform other tasks as requested

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At Will position 260 days, 30-40 hours per week with benefits.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent/Business Manager.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $26 to $26 Per Hour

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Theater Production

Welcome to Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center

The Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center at Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine is a 1,200-seat high school auditorium named after a former music director.

The center, opened in late 2023, serves as a venue for high school productions and community events, including performances by the Maine State Music Theater, Odyssey of the Mind Maine, and the Auburn Community Band. It is the largest high school auditorium in Maine and is equipped with state-of-the-art A/V systems and other professional features.

Job Requirements

Department of Education CHRC
At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required