House Manager (Part Time) - Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a part-time House Manager for the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts to oversee front-of-house operations and supervise volunteer ushers at events in Clemson, SC.

The role requires maintaining safety procedures, CPR/AED certification, and coordinating with production and box office staff to ensure performances start on time and guests are seated and informed properly.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience or additional education in the production or specialty areas of production of radio or television programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Operations with Other Managers. Communicate with production manager to close the house and seat latecomers. Work with production manager to ensure the performance begins on time. Assist Box Office Manager and staff as needed.
• Oversee Safety Procedures. Responsible for all front of house safety procedures. Ensure ushers are aware of emergency exits and procedures. Communicate with the production manager to assist with any emergency procedures. Maintain current AED/CPR certification.
• Coordinate Pre-Performance Operations. Supervise all volunteer ushers. Assign responsibilities to ushers for each performance. Review safety training & ensure ushers have a familiarity with the seating chart. Ensure that programs are distributed to patrons and patrons are seated in an accurate and timely manner. Test ticket scanners prior to the performance to ensure accurate operation. Confirm necessary information such as show time and length with the box office staff and relay information to ushers and patrons. Create a welcoming environment for all guests to the Brooks Center.

Education

A high school diploma and experience or additional education in the production or specialty areas of production of radio or television programs.

Job description

House Manager (Part Time) - Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

Part Time

193929

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide front of house management for all Brooks Center and Department of Performing Arts evening productions, Tri ART morning school productions, Clemson University events and external rental events. Supervise all volunteer ushers. Maintain CPRAED certification and manage front of house safety procedures.

JOB DUTIES:

• 15% - Coordinate Operations with Other Managers
  Communicate with production manager to close the house and seat latecomers. Work with production manager to ensure the performance begins on time. Assist Box Office Manager and staff as needed
• 40% - Oversee Safety Procedures
  Responsible for all front of house safety procedures. Ensure ushers are aware of emergency exits and procedures. Communicate with the production manager to assist with any emergency procedures. Maintain current AED/CPR certification.
• 45% - Coordinate Pre-Performance Operations
  Supervise all volunteer ushers. Assign responsibilities to ushers for each performance. Review safety training & ensure ushers have a familiarity with the seating chart. Ensure that programs are distributed to patrons and patrons are seated in an accurate and timely manner. Test ticket scanners prior to the performance to ensure accurate operation. Confirm necessary information such as show time and length with the box office staff and relay information to ushers and patrons. Create a welcoming environment for all guests to the Brooks Center.

JOB CODE:

CG10

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and experience or additional education in the production or specialty areas of production of radio or television programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand for Prolonged Period: % Extends hands or arms in any direction: % Recognize or inspect visually: % Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): % Walk or move about: % Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: % Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Noise: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 15

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

15.00 - 15.45

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open until filled.

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference:

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.