House Manager

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

PRC manages the planning and oversight of a 3.1 million dollar professional and educational theater operation. This unit has a staff of about 175 which includes approximately 47 employees, 20 independent contractors, 30 work-study students and up to 100 volunteers. Approximately 37 of these employees are seasonal employees, requiring new contracts and university personnel paperwork for each season. This unit is responsible for creating significant professional artistic programming, student and community engagement activities and attendant fundraising endeavors.

The unit functions as a program of the Department of Dramatic Art. Employees of the unit are essentially employees of the department.

This position serves as one of four Audience Services Associate or House Manager for Play Makers six show main stage season, as well as some other second stage or workshop productions. Performances run Wednesday-Saturday nights, and Sunday matinees, but this schedule may vary. Position also works in the box office as needed. This position will prepare and maintain facilities inside and outside the theater before, during, and after each performance;

manage and supervise work-study students and volunteers; provides customer service to audience members during performances; assists other departments of Play Makers as necessary for Opening Nights and other special events; identify and respond to emergencies according to emergency protocols; report all incidents to the Director of Operations; sell single tickets and subscriptions using Tessitura ticketing software; provide information to patrons regarding performance time schedules, location of events, and various pricing and seating arrangements;

explain box office policies and respond to routine problems regarding ticket sales; reconcile daily cash receipts and perform daily deposits with the University Cashier; prepare box office and front of house reports as needed; provide any additional administrative tasks and artist support as needed.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience working as a house manager for theatrical performances. Experience working in professional theater. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.

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