Senior Theater Operations & Events Manager

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking an Operations Manager for IU Cinema, an academic support unit and world-class curatorial program. You will lead house operations, oversee events, and manage a team of staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities include planning weekly meetings, coordinating with campus partners, and maintaining safety and accessibility standards across cinema facilities. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in events or related fields are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 2 years in business, conferences, events, customer service, or related field.
• 4 years of progressive events management experience.
• 3 years of personnel supervision experience.
• 2 years of arts administrative leadership experience.
• 2 years of volunteer staff management experience.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred or able to complete.
• Valid driver's license with IU insurance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational management of event services staff.
• Establishes short-term operational objectives.
• Identifies issues and implements improvements for efficiency.
• Evaluates staff performance, sets priorities, and conducts reviews.
• Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling for events.
• Trains and supervises assigned staff and supports volunteer programs.
• Oversees ticketing, rental programs, and facility operations.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration & teamwork

Coaching & feedback

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

AirTable

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AirTable

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking an Operations Manager for IU Cinema, an academic support unit and world-class curatorial program. You will lead house operations, oversee events, and manage a team of staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities include planning weekly meetings, coordinating with campus partners, and maintaining safety and accessibility standards across cinema facilities. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in events or related fields are required.