Theatre Arts Student House Manager

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a part-time student worker to support the Theatre and Dance department in special projects and events. Duties include house management, ushering, ticketing, customer service during performances, and graphic design tasks.

Pre-production support for academic productions may be required. The role offers part-time hours, on-site work, and compensation starting at $12.77 per hour, with pay varying by position, funding, and market conditions.

Qualifications

• Communication and comprehension: effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in a professional manner.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Problem solving: reason, analyze information, and apply judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the department in special projects and jobs as needed.
• Theatre and Dance Student House Manager responsibilities; front of house, ushers, ticketing, and customer service during performances.
• Graphic design, house management, and promotions as needed.
• Assist in pre-production processes for academic productions.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Student worker that will assist in the department in special projects and jobs as needed. Specific jobs included: Theatre and Dance Student House Manager - Federal Work Study Theatre and Dance Student House Manager - Work Assistant Events and Front of House Assistant. May include graphic design, house management and promotions. Student may assist in the pre-production process of academic productions. Student may assist in overseeing ushers, ticketing, and customer service during theatre performances. Student may assist in designing and distributing promotional materials. Additional information may be found here.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

• Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills. Including experience in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

Working Conditions

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting or theater. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

No driving required. If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starting at $12.77. Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

About Liberty University

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.