Box Office & Event Manager - Theatre & Dance

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks a part-time Box Office Manager to oversee ticket sales for Music, Theatre and Dance events. You will act as house manager, supervise staff, and ensure smooth performance operations.

The role requires an associate degree in theatre/dance and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is essential, with duties across campus venues.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in theatre or dance is required.
• Ability to regularly work flexible evenings and weekends.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and teamwork.
• Organizational skills with strict accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.

Responsibilities

• Act as house manager for all events as needed; train staff.
• Maintain Music, Theatre and Dance season calendar and university calendar.
• Market events to audiences beyond Salve Regina using local calendars and Mailchimp.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Safety, and University Events offices.
• Schedule load-ins/outs, piano moves, tunings, ushers and concessions.
• Communicate building, event, and life safety policies.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Organization and attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in theatre or dance

Bachelor's degree in theatre or dance (preferred)

Tools

Mailchimp

Job description

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks a part-time Box Office Manager to oversee ticket sales for Music, Theatre and Dance events. You will act as house manager, supervise staff, and ensure smooth performance operations.

The role requires an associate degree in theatre/dance and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is essential, with duties across campus venues.