Theater Manager
Cicely Tyson Performing Arts Center
Philadelphia, PAJobSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Theater Manager oversees the theater’s overall operation, including front-of-house and backstage activities. The role ensures employees perform their assigned duties and that the building operates efficiently and professionally. The manager supervises staff, coordinates schedules and departments, manages crowds, and addresses operational problems while supporting a welcoming and safe environment for patrons and performers.
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Job Description The Theater Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall operation of the theater, including front-of-house and backstage activities. This individual must ensure that employees perform their assigned duties and that the building operates efficiently and professionally. ### Responsibilities 1. Oversee the front and back of the theater. 2. Supervise employees and department managers. 3. Develop employee schedules and coordinate staffing. 4. Conduct employee training and assist with hiring. 5. Check employment references and help maintain staffing standards. 6. Manage large crowds and ensure orderly operations. 7. Ensure employees arrive on time and complete their responsibilities. 8. Coordinate with security, stage management, box office, and other departments. 9. Address operational problems professionally. 10. Ensure the theater provides a welcoming and safe environment for patrons and performers. ### Qualifications 1. At least four years of theater management experience. 2. Experience managing 50 or more employees. 3. Ability to supervise large teams and coordinate operations involving 150 or more workers. 4. Strong leadership, communication, scheduling, and organizational skills. 5. Ability to manage crowds and resolve workplace issues. 6. Must be dependable, punctual, patient, and professional.
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