What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Manager position at ENCORE Chamber Music Institute?
Dates: May 27-June 24, 2025
Place: Gilmour Academy, 34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills OH 44040
The House Manager assists the Head of Operations and Artistic Director with the organization and management of box office, audience experience, and front-of-house logistics for ENCORE Chamber Music Institute’s summer festival.
- 7 Music & Ideas events
- 6 Summer Academy Concerts
- 15 ENCORE in CLE community concerts
The House Manager is a full-time position requiring evening and weekend hours from May 27 through June 24th, 2024. The first week includes remote work before arriving on-site by May 30th. The House Manager will work with ENCORE staff to create an in-person work schedule. Benefits of the job include attendance at ENCORE season events and exposure to ENCORE’s distinguished artist faculty.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Pre-Festival
- Curate a concert management protocol in collaboration with the Production Manager with the organization tools provided by ENCORE
- Curate patron-experience evaluation system
- Coordinate with venue staff regarding house open/close times, box office needs, house lights, etc. (venue contact details will be provided by Head of Operations)
- Prep communications to ticket holders for each concert in collaboration with Production Manager and Operations Manager
- Provide support in preparation for the First Day of the festival
- During the festival
- Manage event setup, adjusting to aesthetics of event space (room layout, signage)
- Delegate audience entry and ticket scanning process and responsibilities with work study students
- Contribute to enhancing the patron-experience of the festival and oversee the evaluation
- Collaborate closely with Production Manager to ensure smooth operation of concerts
- Other tasks and projects as assigned by the Head of Operations or Artistic Director of ENCORE
Qualifications:
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to take initiative
- Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once with a positive attitude
- Knowledge of classical music and interest in an arts administration career
- Must have valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Appreciation for the mission of ENCORE Chamber Music Institute
Conditions:
- $4,000 compensation for 4 weeks
- Host family accommodation provided
- Rental car provided for shared use between House and Production Managers
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $2,000.00 - $4,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid Driver's License?
- How many years of Performing Arts experience do you currently have?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,000 - $4,000
