Facilities Manager

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Position Information

Role Title

Role Title Media Specialist II

Role Code

Role Code 29072

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Working Title

Working Title Facilities Manager

Position Number

Position Number 00782A

Department

Department COMM & THEATRE ARTS

Location

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category

Job Description

The Facilities Manager assists with overall stage and performance related operations including promoting, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing under the supervision of the Director of Theatre Facilities. The position also assists with load-ins, hangs and system set-ups for the Old Dominion University Theatre, Goode Theatre, and Brock Commons.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Basic knowledge of stage related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.
• Basic knowledge of creating and maintaining festival plots for both sound and light.
• Strong speaking, writing & communication skills with both internal and external constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Some skill with Excel and Word required.
• Some skill with technical theatre software.
• Ability to build strong teams.
• Ability to supervise and direct stage crew activities.
• Ability to provide technical support in all areas of event production.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

N/A

Level and type of experience

• Some experience in promotions, scheduling, maintaining performance spaces.
• Some experience in the technical operation of a theatrical venues, such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

• B.A. in Theatre or related field.
• Considerable experience in theatre production.
• Design experience in lighting or sound or media.
• Expertise in at least ONE stage related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.

Conditions of Employment

Working Hours vary based on events in the theatre; staff must be flexible to changes in the schedule on short notice.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 35,012

Job Requisition Number

Job Requisition Number S03396

Job Open To

Job Open To General Public

Open Date

Open Date 07/24/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

Criminal Background Check

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
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