STAGEDOOR THEATRE is hiring a Front of House Manager for the 2015-16 season! StageDoor Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit community theatre, located in Conifer (Aspen Park), offering adult and education productions, classes & camps throughout the year.
Job Description: StageDoor Theatre’s Front of the House Manager should be a highly motivated and organized individual who is responsible for the operation and management of StageDoor Theatre’s front of the house including, box office management, facilities rental, supervising volunteers, and audience development. The Front of House Manager works with production managers and stage managers to lead all front-of-house activity in order to ensure the best experience possible for theatre patrons - their comfort, satisfaction, and safety.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Manage and recruit front of the house volunteers for all performances, with cooperation and assistance from production managers (ushers, concessions, clean up)
• Recruit, train, and make certain ushers & concessioners are knowledgeable and prepared to serve patrons and represent theatre
• Supervise all public spaces at the theatre and ensure they are clean and presentable for performances
• Work with production manager to understand any marketing, technical, décor, seating, special stage or theatre arrangements, running time and more - then plan accordingly
• Direct all box office and ticketing elements including recruiting ticketers, theatre ticketing software, phone and email inquiries, refunds, weather/cancellations/alerts, etc.
• Manage concessions for each performance, which includes purchasing and stocking suitable items, volunteer recruitment/training, and sales management
• Set up and organize concessions for ALL performances
• Attend all adult performances and manage front of the house activities
• Work with education production managers to guarantee well run performances with parent volunteer assistance
• Market, oversee, and facilitate facility rental
Experience:
• 3 years retail and/or administrative experience preferably working with the general public
• Professional demeanor, excellent communication and cooperation
• Exceptional communication skills - including email, texts, social media
• Organizational skills with an attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
• Natural skills to meet deadlines in a creative environment
• A passion for live theatre and the arts
Contact Heather at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or to arrange an interview. No phone calls, No PM please.
