House Manager & Lighting Operator - Musical Arts Dean

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University is seeking a House Manager or Lighting Operator to support concerts, performances, and events in Kobacker and Bryan Halls. The role requires strong customer service and an ability to adapt to dynamic show needs.

The position is a full-time student role with evening and weekend hours; you will supervise and train ushers, set up lobby/entrance areas, run lighting equipment with precise cues, and coordinate with facilities staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Knowledge of theatrical procedures and music events.
• Willingness to work with fellow students and staff.
• Able to lift moderately.
• Able to follow verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn Lighting Systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train ushers for each concert/event.
• Set up lobby and entranceways for concerts/events.
• Run the lighting equipment and ensure cues are executed to specification.
• Assist facilities staff and ushers to provide engaging customer service.
• Inform attendees of Kobacker Hall & Bryan Hall policies and enforce them.
• Distribute attendance forms and usher attendance forms for class credit.
• Assist as needed with technical changes.
• Ensure rehearsal and performance areas are clean and secure after use.
• Other duties as assigned in accordance with standard theatrical practice.

Skills

Active listening

Audience adaptation

Task breakdown

Team leadership

Learn software

Public-facing role

Follow verbal instructions

Learn Lighting Systems

Moderate lifting

Education

Full-time student with GPA ≥ 2.0

Tools

Lighting Systems

Job description

To serve interchangeably as the House Manager or Lighting Operator for select Concerts, Performances, and Events occurring in Kobacker and Bryan Halls.

Career Readiness Competencies

• Actively listen and respond respectfully in meetings and conversations.
• Adjust tone and approach based on audience (e.g., peers vs. supervisors).
• Break down tasks into steps to complete work more efficiently.
• Recognize team needs and step up when leadership is required.
• Learn new software or digital platforms as needed for your role.

• Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of concerts/events in Kobacker and Bryan Halls.
• Supervising and Training Ushers for each concert/event.
• Setting up lobby and entranceways for each concert/event.
• Running the Lighting Equipment and and ensuring technical cues are performed to specification.
• Supporting and Communicating with additional facilities staff and ushers to provide engaging customer service.
• Informing the attending public of Kobacker Hall & Bryan Hall policies, and enforcing them.
• Passing out concert attendance forms and usher attendance forms for class credit.
• Assisting as needed with technical changes.
• Ensuring that all rehearsal and performance areas are clean and secure after use.
• Other duties as assigned in accordance with standard theatrical practice.

• Full-time student with minimum G.P.A. of 2.0
• Working knowledge of theatrical procedures and music events
• Willingness to work with fellow students and staff
• Able to do moderate lifting
• Able to follow verbal instructions
• Knowledge of and willingness to learn Lighting Systems

• Public-Facing Role
• Evening and weekend hours required