Theatre​/Venue Operations Manager

Peoples Bank Theatre, a historic gem and premiere performing arts venue in the heart of the Mid-Ohio Valley, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Theatre Operations Manager to join our team. This is not a sit-behind-a-desk management job. On any given day, you might be coordinating a vendor, solving a building issue, preparing for an artist arrival, working with staff and volunteers, or making a quick decision because the doors open in 20 minutes.

It s fast. It s fun. It can be demanding. And no two days are quite the same.

• The Theatre: Oversee daily operations, building maintenance, vendors, supplies, and facility readiness.
• Show Days: Act as manager and main contact for all events. Coordinate the moving pieces of live performances, from artist and crew needs to staffing, hospitality, and last-minute surprises.
• People: Work with staff, volunteers, artists, touring crews, vendors, and patrons to create exceptional experiences. Serve as a welcoming representative for the theatre at performances and events.
• The Details: Manage schedules, purchasing, invoicing, record keeping, and operational paperwork. Keep things organized and moving forward.
• The Unexpected: Assess situations, make decisions, solve problems, and keep moving when plans change.

• Experience in operations, event management, hospitality, facilities, or another fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and people-management skills.
• Sound judgment and the confidence to make decisions independently.
• Comfort with contracts, invoicing, purchasing, record keeping, schedules, and basic computer applications.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours around performances and events.

Theatre experience is a plus, but initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic matter most.

Theatre doesn't operate on a traditional 9-to-5 schedule. Show days can be long, fast-paced, physically active, and unpredictable. There will be late nights, but also flexibility when the calendar allows. It s challenging work, but you ll be part of creating unforgettable experiences in one of our community s most treasured historic spaces.

• Salary commensurate with experience, flexible scheduling, and paid time off.

Peoples Bank Theatre is an equal opportunity employer located in historic downtown Marietta, Ohio. Our beautifully restored 944-seat venue hosts a diverse lineup of concerts, theatrical performances, film screenings, and community events. As a cultural cornerstone of the Mid-Ohio Valley, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional patron experiences and fostering vibrant community connections.