Event and House Manager for Theatre Work Study

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a student assistant for the Department of Theatre Arts. The role supports theatre operations, donor events, lobby displays, usher supervision, and front-of-house duties with a focus on customer service and engagement.

The position is part-time and onsite, with pay starting at $12.77 per hour. Evening, weekend, and performance schedule availability is required; prior theater or events experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Liberty University student eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Experience in customer service.
• Theater or event management experience is beneficial.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Availability evenings, weekends, and performance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing special events, with a primary focus on donor-related events.
• Help create lobby displays
• Engage patrons with lobby table displays
• Front-of-house responsibilities on an as-needed basis
• Coordinate patron seating, including late seating and accessibility needs
• Address patron concerns and provide excellent customer service
• Communicate with box office, stage management, and production staff
• Enforce theater policies and safety procedures
• Assist with house setup, cleanliness, and presentation

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Education

Liberty University Student

Federal Work Study Eligible

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The student assistant will support the Department of Theatre Arts in theatre operations by helping plan and execute special and donor events and assisting with the creation and setup of engaging lobby displays. The role also includes front-of-house responsibilities, such as supporting usher supervision and house management, that will be assigned on an as-needed basis. welcoming and assisting patrons, answering questions, and providing customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student will assist in planning and executing special events, with a primary focus on donor-related events.
• Student will help create lobby displays
• Student will help create and engage patrons with lobby table displays
• Front-of-house responsibilities on an as needed basis
• Coordinate patron seating, including late seating and accessibility needs
• Address patron concerns and provide excellent customer service
• Communicate with box office, stage management, and production staff
• Enforce theater policies and safety procedures
• Assist with house setup, cleanliness, and presentation

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Liberty University Student
• Federal Work Study Eligible
• Experience in customer service
• Theater and/or event management is beneficial
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and performance schedules

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• Communication and Comprehension: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Problem Solving: Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment: The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting or theater. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

No driving required. If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. Additional information may be found here

TIME TYPE

Part time

LOCATION

Onsite

PAY RATE

Starting at $12.77. Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION & EEO STATEMENT

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

ABOUT LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.