Facilities & Equipment Ops Lead — Arts Center

Straz Center for the Performing Arts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

27 days PTO/Holidays

Job summary

Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa seeks a Facilities and Equipment Operations Manager to lead the Patel Conservatory's space and equipment functions. You will supervise the Education Operations Supervisor and part-time space and equipment assistants, ensuring efficient support for classes, productions, camps, events, and daily operations.

The role requires collaboration with Conservatory leadership and Straz Center departments, budget planning, and development of standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of administrative or facilities experience in a performing arts, nonprofit, educational, or related environment.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with performing arts education or theater operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily space and equipment functions of the Patel Conservatory.
• Supervises the Education Operations Supervisor and part-time space and equipment assistants.
• Provides leadership, training, scheduling, and support for the space and equipment team.
• Oversees the Conservatory Master Calendar and space utilization in collaboration with departmental leadership.
• Maintains and assists in the development of departmental operational procedures and standard operating practices.
• Coordinates operational needs between the Patel Conservatory and Facilities, Security, Production and other Straz Center departments.
• Supports the Chief Arts Education Officer with operational planning, departmental initiatives, budget planning, and special projects around space and equipment uses and needs.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Interpersonal communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Staff supervision

Evenings/weekends availability

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa seeks a Facilities and Equipment Operations Manager to lead the Patel Conservatory's space and equipment functions. You will supervise the Education Operations Supervisor and part-time space and equipment assistants, ensuring efficient support for classes, productions, camps, events, and daily operations.

The role requires collaboration with Conservatory leadership and Straz Center departments, budget planning, and development of standard