Theater Manager

Job Details
Title:
Theater Manager
Opportunity Type:
Part-time; 10-20 hours per week in general. Hours may increase during shows and events. Full Schedule of shows and expectations for show weekends will be provided during interviews.
Position Type:
Technical/Professional
Compensation:
$12/hr starting pay, additional according to experience and skills.
Overview:
Established in 1975, Bainbridge Little Theatre is a thriving community theatre in the heart of downtown Bainbridge, Georgia. The historic theatre holds 160 guests and boasts upgraded seating and sound systems to enhance the live theatre experience for our patrons. Regular season performances include four mainstage shows including at least one musical. Our Summer Class Act programs cater to building the next generation of young actors, directors, and technicians. Special events are also booked at the theatre with approval of the Board of Directors.

Compensation:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Clean and ready the theatre for each show date: theatre and backstage must be thoroughly vacuumed and dusted, all debris and rubbish removed, restrooms cleaned and restocked with paper products and hand soap; backstage area cleaned and orderly; dressing rooms cleaned and orderly

• Manage access to facility including changing lock codes routinely, securing facility and grounds, and coordinating with vendors to have access to facility for maintenance.

• Organize and maintain storage rooms, including wood room, tool room, prop room, hat room, costume room and flats storage area.

• Assist directors with set building supplies, tools and props.

• Change marquee to reflect next events as necessary

• Answer calls to the theater within normal operating hours. Deal directly with calls, or transmit messages to appropriate board member.

• Coordinate opening night after-party by setting up tables in garden, coordinating with director on décor for party, ensuring that adequate supplies are on hand, including: plates, cups, napkins, utensils, wine and beer selections are properly chilled, bottled water properly chilled and clean serving plates and utensils are available. Not necessarily responsible for breakdown after the party; however, must ensure coverage for breakdown, and that tables are stored, tablecloths are cleaned and ready for next party, all food trays are cleaned, all rubbish removed the next morning and left-over food properly stored or disposed of.

• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement with patrons, guests, vendors, actors, volunteers, and board members.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the board.

Reports to Chair. May not be an active Board member during the period of employment.

Qualifications:

Required: High school diploma; criminal background check and ability to be bonded

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate to assist directors, board members and patrons

• Ability to work successfully and sensitively in a multi-cultural environment.

• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations and alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.

• Basic computer skills, including basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel, email.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.

• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from board members, patrons, directors, and the public, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping others.

• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Self-determined schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bainbridge, GA 39817: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location