Music House Manager

University Of Portland

Portland, Northern (OR, KY)

Hybrid

USD 19,000 - 27,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The University of Portland is seeking a House Manager to assist the Director of Music and ensemble conductors in preparing the Recital Hall or Buckley Center Auditorium for public concerts.

The role involves managing the house and lobby during concerts, assisting with programs, greeting the audience, and ensuring a quiet, respectful environment. Requires availability on scheduled concert days and the ability to lift equipment and attend all UP Music performances.

Qualifications

  • Must be available on scheduled concert days/nights for UP ensembles.
  • Fall concert dates can be found at https://college.up.edu/pfa/performances-and-events/upcoming-performances.html.
  • Ability to lift approximately 25 pounds (musical equipment, chairs, stands, etc.)
  • Ability to attend all UPMusic performances.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the house and lobby at UP concerts as scheduled.
  • Give out programs, maintain quiet during the music, act as a public host.
  • Clean up the lobby after the concert. Collect programs and give to the director.
  • Dress appropriately to represent the University and our Department (smart casual).
  • Other relevant duties as assigned

Job description

Terms and Hours All UPMusic Concerts, approx. 10 per semester.

Job Category

Student Employment

Hourly Wage

Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80/hour)

Job Summary

The House Manager is expected to actively assist the Director of Music and/or a particular ensemble conductor in any and all ways possible to prepare the Recital Hall or Buckley Center Auditorium for a public concert. The House Manager will be expected to attend the following duties.

Core Duties

Manage the house and lobby at UP concerts as scheduled.

  • Pick up trash from floors and seats to maintain appearance of the hall prior to audience arriving
  • Give out programs, maintain quiet during the music, act as a public host
  • Clean up the lobby after the concert. Collect programs and give to the director
  • Other concert related duties as directed by ensemble director or music program director
  • Dress appropriately to represent the University and our Department (smart casual).
  • Other relevant duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications

Must be available on scheduled concert days/nights for UP ensembles. Fall concert dates can be found at https://college.up.edu/pfa/performances-and-events/upcoming-performances.html

Preferred Qualifications

Must be available on scheduled concert days/nights for UP ensembles. Fall concert dates can be found at https://college.up.edu/pfa/performances-and-events/upcoming-performances.html

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift approximately 25 pounds (musical equipment, chairs, stands, etc.)
  • Ability to attend all UPMusic performances
Posting Number

SE1127-2023

Number of Vacancies

1

Estimated Start Date 09/07/2026

Open Date

09/04/2026

Close Date

10/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
recruitment@up.edu

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