Facilities Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 31,510 - 38,513; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee stage and performer operations, including planning, budgeting, and purchasing for theatre productions.

The role involves assisting with load-ins, hangs, and system set-ups across multiple venues and coordinating with the Director of Theatre Facilities and other departments. Strong theatre knowledge and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of stage related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.
• Basic knowledge of creating and maintaining festival plots for both sound and light.
• Strong speaking, writing & communication skills with both internal and external constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Some skill with Excel and Word required.
• Some skill with technical theatre software.
• Ability to build strong teams.
• Ability to supervise and direct stage crew activities.
• Ability to provide technical support in all areas of event production.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stage and performer operations including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing under supervision.
• Support load-ins, hangs, and system set-ups for the Old Dominion University Theatre, Goode Theatre, and Brock Commons.
• Coordinate with the Director of Theatre Facilities and other departments to ensure seamless productions.

Skills

Stage management

Carpentry

Rigging

Electrics

Sound

Properties

Theatre design

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

B.A. in Theatre or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Theatre software

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Role Title

Media Specialist II

Role Code

29072

Pay Band

03

Working Title

Facilities Manager

Position Number

00782A

Department

COMM & THEATRE ARTS

Location

Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Classified

Type of Job

Full Time

EEO Category

C Technicians

Job Description

The Facilities Manager assists with overall stage and performer related operations including promoting, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing under the supervision of the Director of Theatre Facilities. The position also assists with load-ins, hangs, and system set‑ups for the Old Dominion University Theatre, Goode Theatre, and Brock Commons.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Basic knowledge of stage related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.
• Basic knowledge of creating and maintaining festival plots for both sound and light.
• Strong speaking, writing & communication skills with both internal and external constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Some skill with Excel and Word required.
• Some skill with technical theatre software.
• Ability to build strong teams.
• Ability to supervise and direct stage crew activities.
• Ability to provide technical support in all areas of event production.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

N/A

Level and type of experience

• Some experience in promotions, scheduling, maintaining performance spaces.
• Some experience in the technical operation of a theatrical venues, such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills,abilities, education, experience, licensure,certification)

• B.A. in Theatre or related field.
• Considerable experience in theatre production.
• Design experience in lighting or sound or media.
• Expertise in at least ONE stage related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.

Conditions of Employment

Working Hours vary based on events in the theatre; staff must be flexible to changes in the schedule on short notice.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at$ - 35,012

Job Requisition Number

S03396

Job Open To

General Public

Open Date

07/24/2026

Close Date

08/14/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Alternative Hiring Process

• In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
• To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
• To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.