Theater Front of House Lead & Events Coordinator

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Front of House Manager & Theatre Coordinator for the Staller Center. The role supports the Theater Manager in two main theatres for university and professional events, overseeing front of house planning and night-of logistics, including ushers, ticket takers, and concessions.

This position interfaces with patrons, donors, campus staff, peers and vendors, and performs daily administrative tasks to support box office, marketing, development, and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) and 2 years of full-time event management experience.
• Experience in Front of House, customer or donor relations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Front of House operations for Staller Center theatres.
• Manage ushers, ticket takers, and concessionaires during events.
• Coordinate VIP Founder's Room setup and event logistics.
• Liaise with patrons, donors, campus staff, peers, and vendors.
• Provide daily administrative support to box office, marketing, development, and production teams.
• Occasionally lift boxes and furniture; evening and weekend presence required.

Skills

Front of House management

Customer relations

Educational institution experience

Management experience

Google/Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stony Brook University is seeking a Front of House Manager & Theatre Coordinator for the Staller Center. The role supports the Theater Manager in two main theatres for university and professional events, overseeing front of house planning and night-of logistics, including ushers, ticket takers, and concessions.

This position interfaces with patrons, donors, campus staff, peers and vendors, and performs daily administrative tasks to support box office, marketing, development, and production