Venue Operations Associate

Huntington Theatre Company Inc; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Huntington is seeking a Venue Operations Associate for Calderwood Pavilion. This role supports day-to-day venue operations, helps execute event plans, and maintains spaces during performances.

You will be the on-site contact for renters, coordinate setup and breakdown, and assist with safety and housekeeping tasks to ensure smooth productions. Essentially, you will train across Front of House positions and may serve as Event or House Manager, while upholding Huntington policies and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ theatre experience required.
• Ability to respond positively under pressure and set priorities.
• Familiarity with Windows OS and knowledge of Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, execute, and supervise events and productions.
• Set up and breakdown of furniture, clean spaces, provide technical support.
• Act as on-site contact for renters and enforce building policies.
• Interface with renters, vendors and Huntington staff as facility representative.
• Assist with facility maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning.
• Provide safety training to internal and external crews.
• Open and close the facility as assigned.
• Train in Front of House roles and serve as Event or House Manager as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Theatre experience

Time management

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

POSITION: Venue Operations AssociateDEPARTMENT: Calderwood PavilionFT or PT: FTCLASSIFICATION: WeeklySCHEDULE: Weekdays, weeknights, and weekendsSTATUS: Non-ExemptPAY: $22-$24 per hourREPORTS TO: Calderwood Pavilion Operations SupervisorSTATEMENT OF JOB:The primary focus of this position is to assist the Calderwood Management Team in day-to-day venue operations. This position’s duties would include carrying out event plans, assisting with facility maintenance, and supervising the Calderwood’s spaces. This individual would assist the Operations Supervisor in coordinating maintenance plans, completing advanced work for upcoming events & productions, and the Calderwood House Manager with the execution of public events. This position requires interpersonal communications skills, as this individual would serve as clients’ contact on-site for any questions or issues.JOB DUTIES:Assists Calderwood Pavilion Operations and Front of House teams in coordinating, executing, and supervising events and productions. This includes setup and breakdown of furniture, cleaning and preparing event spaces, and other technical support as assigned.Act as on-site contact for renters, enforcing policies related to building hours, training, custodial services, loading dock usage, shared space usage, etc. Interfaces with renters, vendors, and other Huntington Staff as representative of the facility.Provides reactive assistance to Huntington Staff and renters as needed.Assist with facility maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning.Provide training for internal and external production crews on safety equipment.Respond to Calderwood Pavilion emergencies as required.Open and close the facility, as assigned.Trains in all Calderwood Front of House positions and serves as an Event Manager or House Manager as assigned.Manages concession and paper product inventory.In addition to the duties listed above, The Huntington expects the following of each employee: adheres to the Huntington’s policies and procedures; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrates efficient time management and prioritizes workload; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; meets department productivity standards; participates in the Huntington’s events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:1-3 years’ Theatre Experience required.Possesses the ability to respond positively under pressure, effectively establish priorities, and propose timely solutions.Familiarity with Windows operating systems and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.EEO STATEMENT:We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.