Chief Operations Officer, Performing Arts Center

The-Hobby-Center-For-the-Performing-Arts; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentive

Job summary

The Vice President of Operations at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts leads strategic, financial, and operational performance, reporting to the President and CEO as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This role oversees campus systems, people, and technology to support a best-in-class performing arts experience.

Responsibilities include directing production, audience services, technology, facilities, and safety, building strong teams, managing budgets and capital projects, and

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in venue operations.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and vendors.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a public venue.
• Strong focus on safety, risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational strategy, operational plans and capacity planning.
• Oversee production, audience services, technology, security and facilities ops.
• Manage budgets, capital projects and vendor contracts with accountability.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across departments.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational management

Budget planning

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Safety and compliance

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facilities management software

Job description

The Vice President of Operations at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts leads strategic, financial, and operational performance, reporting to the President and CEO as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This role oversees campus systems, people, and technology to support a best-in-class performing arts experience.

Responsibilities include directing production, audience services, technology, facilities, and safety, building strong teams, managing budgets and capital projects, and