Theater Manager

RiseMe; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension Plan

Complimentary on-site parking

Job summary

Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a part-time Theater Manager for its Operations Department. The role focuses on frontline customer service, liaison with vendors and studios, and supporting a range of private screenings and events at our Hollywood facility.

On-site work in LA is required. The ideal candidate will have a background in theater operations, facility management, or security, with strong communication and public relations skills.

Qualifications

• Background in theater operations, facility management, or security preferred.
• Strong communication and public relations skills required.
• Able to work varied hours, including weeknights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to DGA members, patrons, vendors and colleagues.
• Support internal meetings and large screenings and receptions.
• Coordinate with management, projection staff, security, parking, and engineers.
• Assist in setup, execution, and strike of meetings and events.

Skills

Theater operations

Facility management

Public relations

Communication

Job description

Theater Manager

Operations Department

Based in Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are

As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directors and their teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. Our members work in film, television, commercials, news, sports, and new media.

What You’ll Do

The DGA Operations Department is seeking an individual to fill the role of a part-time Theater Manager. This applicant should have strong communication and public relations skills. The applicant will join a team of Theater Managers responsible for the management of one of the most prominent private screening event facilities in Hollywood. This candidate will be responsible for acting as a liaison with studio/distributor contracts, catering companies, security vendors and theater patrons. This role is onsite only at the Los Angeles headquarters.

Essential duties and Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of customer service to all DGA members, patrons, vendors, and colleagues.


• Facilitate and support a variety of internal meetings and event rentals from small committee meetings to large screenings and receptions.


• Communicate effectively with all levels of DGA management, in-house projection staff, security officers, parking staff, and engineers.


• Assist in the setup, execution, and strike of assigned DGA meetings and/or events rentals.

• The ideal candidate will also stand for long periods of time and will be expected to work well in a team environment.


• Some lifting will be required.


• Supervise areas.

Qualifications

• A background in theater operations, facility management, and/or security is preferred.


• Must be available to work varied hours, including weeknights and weekends.


• Professional appearance is essential.


• Comply with strict business ethics guidelines.


• Required 20-25 hrs./wk.

What You’ll Get

• 401(k) plan


• Pension Plan


• Complimentary on-site parking provided


• DGA movie screenings

The salary range for this position is between $18.50 – $20.50 per hour.

The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.