Manager on Duty, Newman Center for Performing Arts

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts is seeking part-time Managers on Duty to assist with event execution. This non-benefited, part-time position is not to exceed 1,000 hours per calendar year and requires availability mainly during nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include assisting with event management and serving as the client liaison on the day of events. Prior customer service or retail experience and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or retail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, navigate stairs and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Newman Center with event management functions.
• Serve as client liaison on day of event.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Crowd management

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver is currently seeking part-time Managers on Duty to assist with the execution of events at the Newman Center.

Position Summary

The Manager on Duty will be responsible for assisting with event management at the Newman Center.

This is a non-benefited, part-time positions not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Support the Newman Center with event management functions.
• Serve as client liaison on day of event.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Contribute to a welcoming environment and excellent customer service for all Newman Center clients, participants and patrons.
• General oversight of parking and concessions contracted staff and activities. Ability to balance a cash bank after parking and concessions sales have occurred.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Able to work both individually and as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or retail.
• Ability to work on his/her/their feet for extended periods, navigate stairs and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event management in a performing arts venue preferred.
• Crowd management experience.

Work Schedule

Part-time, hours will vary. Must be available to work primarily nights and weekends.

Application Deadline

11:59 p.m. (MST) November 17, 2026.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $22.00-$23.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement .

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