Auditorium Manager - Nottelmann Auditorium

Location not being listed; Mehlville (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Mehlville R-9 School District is seeking an Auditorium Manager for Nottelmann Auditorium in Mehlville, Missouri to oversee the district’s performance spaces and ensure high-quality productions for students and the community. The role requires technical leadership, scheduling, staffing, and budget management to deliver safe, professional events while supporting educational goals across the district.

Experience with sound and lighting boards and a strong commitment to safety are essential, with a

Qualifications

• 3+ years in theater management or live event production.
• Experience operating and training others on professional sound and lighting boards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facility Management: Scheduling and managing the daily use of the Auditorium.
• Technical Oversight: Recruiting, training, and managing high school auditorium technicians and district staff on the operation of sound boards, lighting, and other auditorium functions.
• Maintenance & Safety: Creating and managing general auditorium upkeep and building safety, including safety checks and routine maintenance.
• Event Support: Front of House leadership during evening and weekend performances and other events.
• Inventory & Budgeting: Tracking auditorium inventory and budgeting for technical items.

Skills

Theater management

Live event production

Sound/Lighting boards

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

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Auditorium Manager - Nottelmann Auditorium

Mehlville R-9 School District Location not being listed - Mehlville, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900040

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Auditorium Manager - Nottelmann Auditorium

2026-2027 School Year

Position Summary: The Auditorium Manager serves as the technical and operational backbone of the district’s performance spaces. This role ensures that every student performance, community event, and professional rental runs with technical precision and safety. You aren't just managing a room; you are managing the stage where student confidence is built.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater, Arts Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years in theater management or live event production, preferably in an educational or multi-venue setting.
• Experience operating and training others on professional sound and lighting boards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Auditorium Manager will be responsible for a variety of technical and administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

• Facility Management: Scheduling and managing the daily use of the Auditorium.
• Technical Oversight: Recruiting, training, and managing high school auditorium technicians and district staff on the operation of sound boards, lighting, and other auditorium functions. Oversee all aspects of lighting, sound, rigging, and stagecraft. Ensure that audio-visual systems are maintained at a professional standard.
• Maintenance & Safety: Creating and managing general auditorium upkeep and building safety, including conducting safety checks and arranging regular piano tunings and maintenance. Act as the primary safety officer for the backstage environment. Ensure all rigging inspections are current and that students/staff follow OSHA and fire code protocols. Maintain a clean working space for those who use the facility.
• Event Support: Serve as the "Front of House" or technical lead during evening and weekend performances, ensuring the facility is secured before and after use. Working occasional auditorium evening events as needed.
• Inventory & Budgeting: Tracking auditorium inventory. Budgeting for, troubleshooting, and repairing technical sound and light items.
• Other duties may be assigned.

12-month position

Salary: $48,100; exempt

Proposed shift: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Mehlville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant

We appreciate your interest in Mehlville School District!

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,100 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Career and Technical Education > Technical Theatre Design

Career and Technical Education > Theater

Organization-level Positions > Manager

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Other Professional > Other Professional

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required