Roe Green Theatre Venue Manager

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for the RoeGreen Theatre Venue Manager. This role leads operations and management of the theatre during external rentals, coordinating with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival and the Department of Theatre & Dance to ensure events run smoothly and safely.

The Venue Manager supervises staff, liaises with rental clients and campus resources, and maintains facilities during events.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team and overseeing venue operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service and client-relations skills.
• Experience with emergency procedures for a theatre venue.

Responsibilities

• Work onsite in the University Theatre building during scheduled hours for rental events to provide rental client access to venue and facilities.
• Liaise between rental clients and other users of the University Theatre building.
• Maintain excellent customer relationships through prompt and professional communication.
• Serve as the point person with first responders in the event of an emergency, providing swift access to fire panels, sensors, and building infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination of campus resources supporting the Roe Green Theatre during rental events.
• Lead venue staff for rental events, including scheduling and training.
• Ensure that all venue policies and procedures are followed, including health and safety regulations.
• Provide regular reporting for rental events to the Department of Theatre & Dance, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and other campus entities.
• Work with building proctors to submit service requests during rental events for maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure the venue is secured during and after each call.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Emergency procedures

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Lighting systems

Sound systems

A/V

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Colorado encourages applications for the RoeGreen Theatre Venue Manager. This position will be supervised bythe Colorado Shakespeare Festival and the Department of Theatre& Dance to support the success of the Sundance FilmFestival.

The Roe Green Theatre Venue Manager is a professional responsiblefor leading all aspects of the operations and management of thetheatre during rental of the venue to entities outside of theprimary stewards of the space—the Department of Theatre & Dance(THDN) and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF). This roleensures that the venue is properly maintained, staffed, andequipped to host events and that the venue is cared for duringvenue rentals. The role of the Venue Manager is multifaceted andrequires a unique combination of in-depth knowledge of the RoeGreen Theatre and the University Theatre building in which thetheatre resides, creative problem-solving skills, and strongleadership abilities. They must demonstrate the ability to workwell in a fast paced environment and coordinate with techniciansand staff from other CU departments. They also need to anticipateand respond to the needs of clients and guests. They must also beable to work with a wide range of vendors and contractors,including event planners, performers, and technical staff, toensure that events run smoothly and successfully.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The University of Colorado was established in 1876. The flagshipuniversity within the University of Colorado system and one of only38 public research institutions in the Association of AmericanUniversities (AAU), CU Boulder serves more than 38,000undergraduate and graduate students and employs a workforce of morethan 8,000 faculty and staff members.

The university offers more than 90 degree programs and 4,000academic courses, and in fiscal year 2025 was awarded over $760million in sponsored research funding. Our mission is to serve asthe state of Colorado’s comprehensive graduate research universitywith selective admission standards, offering a comprehensive arrayof undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. CUBoulder’s institutional priorities in carrying out this missionisto foster the success of all students, faculty and staff; scaleresearch and creative work excellence; achieve global leadership insustainability impact; and align our resources and infrastructureto our mission.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Work onsite in the University Theatre building during scheduledhours for rental events to provide rental client access to venueand its facilities.
• Liaise between rental clients and other users of the UniversityTheatre building.
• Maintain excellent customer relationships through prompt andprofessional communication.
• Serve as the point person with first responders in the event ofan emergency, providing swift, direct access to fire panels,sensors, and key infrastructure in the building.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination ofcampus resources supporting the Roe Green Theatre (facilities,custodial, security, etc.) during rental events.
• Lead venue staff for rental events, including scheduling andtraining.
• Ensure that all venue policies and procedures are beingfollowed, including health and safety regulations.
• Provide regular reporting for rental events to the Departmentof Theatre & Dance, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and anyother campus entities that require it.
• Work with the building proctors to submit service requests asneeds arise during rental events for venue maintenance andrepairs.
• Ensure the venue is secured as appropriate during and aftereach call.

What You Should Know

This is a temporary role based on needs of operating the venue forthe Sundance Film Festival. On-site training will take place inDecember. Shifts covering the Sundance Film Festival will bescheduled from January 17 through February 3, 2027.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this position is $38.48.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are notbenefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

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Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• At least one year of related experience demonstrating therequired skills is required for all positions. Appropriateeducation will substitute for experience on a year-for-yearbasis.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and combination ofeducation may substitute.

What You Will Need

• Basic knowledge of standard theatrical and event technology andpractice including lighting, sound, and A/V.
• Experience with emergency procedures for a theatrical venueincluding evacuations and serving as point person for firstresponders.
• Proven record of successfully running a venue or similarestablishment.
• Experience leading a team and overseeing venue operations.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability toeffectively communicate and establish relationships withclients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment andhandle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A commitment to a collaborative workplace environment in whichall employees are empowered to do their best work.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of the University Theatre building, the RoeGreen Theatre, and its surrounding shops and facilities.
• Prior experience in venue and / or event management.
• Prior experience with emergency procedures for the Roe GreenTheatre

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name:

Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email:

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