Theatre Operations Lead - Part-Time

Marcus Theatres; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Movies

Discounted concessions and free snacks

Flexible or set schedules

Early wage access

Career growth across Marcus properties

Referral bonus for family and friends

Job summary

Marcus Theatres is hiring a Part Time Assistant Manager to lead daily theatre operations, supervise staff, manage scheduling, cash handling, and opening/closing procedures in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

You will train and coach associates, ensure compliance with policies and safety standards, troubleshoot projection and sound equipment, handle guest concerns, and help drive sales and initiatives while growing your career across Marcus properties.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with supervisory experience in a high-volume theatre, cinema, retail, or hospitality setting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Eager to learn new skills, tasks, and software to meet evolving industry demands.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily theatre operations including staffing, scheduling, cash handling, and opening/closing procedures.
• Train, coach, and develop associates while fostering a positive and service-driven environment.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and monitor cleanliness, maintenance, and safety across all areas.
• Operate and troubleshoot projection and sound equipment, as well as POS and other theatre systems.
• Support hiring processes, orientation, and ongoing associate development.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local laws, audit processes, and PCI regulations.
• Handle guest concerns with professionalism, ensuring positive service recovery and managing theatre communications.
• Analyze business trends to drive sales, optimize schedules, and support corporate initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Flexible availability

Calm under pressure

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business or marketing coursework preferred

Job description

Marcus Theatres is hiring a Part Time Assistant Manager to lead daily theatre operations, supervise staff, manage scheduling, cash handling, and opening/closing procedures in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

You will train and coach associates, ensure compliance with policies and safety standards, troubleshoot projection and sound equipment, handle guest concerns, and help drive sales and initiatives while growing your career across Marcus properties.