Theatre/Event Manager

Theatre/Event Manager
The Epic Center is hiring a brand new position to oversee the theatre and building events that take place throughout the year. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and project management skills, and technical theatre experience. This position works an average of 30 hours a week including nights and weekends. This is an hourly, full-time position that pays $25 an hour.

Position Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Epic Director, this position is responsible for overseeing all event schedules, maintenance, staffing, and usage of the theatre. It also serves as the point person for events within the building spaces to ensure proper scheduling, maintenance, and usage. Serves as the point person for rentals, load-ins, set-ups, and load-outs, and maintains the master schedules of all spaces, giving priority to the building tenants. This position is an hourly, full-time position that works at least 30 hours a week, including nights and weekends.

Major Tasks Performed (Essential Job Functions)

Theatre/Event Management

• Schedules all areas, and equipment need for all areas.

• Attends to general building maintenance needs as necessary – i.e. refill supplies between custodial visits, replace lightbulbs, empty trash, etc.

• Serves as point person for building rentals – assessing needs, executing contracts, and hiring staff as necessary.

• Is present and leads all rentals – serving as the crew supervisor for lighting and sound, crew needs.

• Serves as liaison between director, contracted staff, and renters.

• Maintains theatrical and building equipment in proper working order. Maintains inventories of all such equipment.

• Assists in identifying capital purchases and upgrades necessary to maintain the building.

• Provide written reports about building usage to the Director and other staff as necessary for funding and other purposes.

• Take an active role in the community activities and events of building partners

• Assist in the budgeting process for the building.

Required Competencies:

Follows Protocols

• Performs all work by established safety practices and with instructions/training received from supervisory personnel. Complies with all OSHA/MIOSHA rules and regulations governing job duties and the use of supplies and equipment.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strives for self-awareness in a social setting.

• Demonstrates sincere interest in others.

• Treats all people with respect, courtesy and consideration.

• Respect differences in the attitudes and perspectives of others.

• Listens, observes, and strives to gain an understanding of others.

Organizing

• Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done.

• Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.

• Uses resources effectively and efficiently.

• Arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Personal Accountability

• Work effectively under pressure to meet business deadlines. Adaptable through change. Maintain a productive sense of urgency.

• Demonstrates the ability to self-evaluate and utilize feedback.

• Strives to take responsibility for their actions.

• Accepts personal responsibility for outcomes.

• Observes and analyzes data to learn from mistakes.

Integrity and Trust

• Is widely trusted.

• Is seen as a direct, truthful individual.

• Can present the unvarnished truth appropriately and helpfully.

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Admits mistakes.

Problem-Solving

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.

• Probes all fruitful sources for answers.

• Can see hidden problems.

• Is excellent at honest analysis.

• Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answer.

If you wish to be considered for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to Attn: Jeff Weber, Epic Director at info@kalamazooarts.org (please use the subject line: Theatre/Event Manager) or by mail at 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. For questions, please call 269-342-5059. The position is open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25