Operations Lead — Historic Arts Venue

The Lyric Theatre And Cultural Arts; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center is seeking an Operations Manager to lead strategy, improve performance, and supervise staff for a historic nonprofit. You will mentor teams, optimize customer service, and implement best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities include accounting support, venue rentals management, event staff coordination, and ensuring legal compliance. Strong budgeting, forecasting, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations management, logistics management, facilities management or related field.
• Experience budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Managerial experience is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the executive director in accounting and bookkeeping.
• Scheduling and managing venue space rentals and clients.
• Overseeing general logistical work and maintenance for facility operation.
• Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
• Monitor, plan, inventory, and purchase materials with executive director approval.
• Train and supervise event staff and collaborate with technical staff for venue events.
• Examine financial data to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Prepare budgets and forecast management and submit regular reports.

Skills

Operations management

Logistics management

Budgeting and forecasting

Leadership

Communication skills

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business/Arts Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center is seeking an Operations Manager to lead strategy, improve performance, and supervise staff for a historic nonprofit. You will mentor teams, optimize customer service, and implement best practices across the organization.

Responsibilities include accounting support, venue rentals management, event staff coordination, and ensuring legal compliance. Strong budgeting, forecasting, and communication skills are essential.