Manager, Theatre Operations

Summary

Operating Title
Manager, Theatre Operations

Long Classification Title
Manager, Theatre Operations

Campus Location
Durham

Department
UNH COLA Theatre & Dance

Summary of Position

Provide technical supervision and support in all areas related to facilities and events operated by the UNH Department of Theatre and Dance, with emphasis on providing training to ensure crowd safety and safe working practices. Supervise in-house theatre staff for front of house and back stage operations. Coordinate the use of theatre facilities for both University and external entities.

Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience
3-5 years

Additional Job Information

Posting Number
PS4739FY25

Other minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably in the area of technical theatre, and minimum of four years of experience working on various types of performing arts events.
Working knowledge of technical aspects of theatre operations including lighting, audio, video, and rigging.
Supervisory experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62001

Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00

Grade
18

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details

Posting Date
07/19/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No

Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type
Regular

If TERM position provide projected end date

Equipment/Instruments

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

Provide technical supervision and support in all areas related to theatre facilities, including lighting, audio, video and rigging. Provide supervision of front of house operations. Co-ordinate maintenance and inspections for performing arts facilities to ensure systems are functioning properly and safety is maintained; participate in annual rigging inspection. Keep specialized theatrical equipment maintained.

Duty/Responsibility

Manage all public events in facilities operated by the Department of Theatre and Dance, including departmental and non-departmental events, with decision-making authority. Focus on providing for crowd safety and ensuring safe working practices of technical crews, both internal and external.

Duty/Responsibility

Liaise with producers of and supervise in-house work of non-departmental users of theatre spaces to ensure compliance with relevant safety codes as well as departmental and university policies.

Duty/Responsibility

Hire/select, train and supervise in-house theatre staff for front of house operations consisting of house managers and ushers; and back stage operations consisting of technical crews. Provide training or certify experience and assign duties of staff and crew members.

Duty/Responsibility

Co-ordinate the use of theatre facilities operated by the Theatre and Dance Department with the Music Department, Celebrity Series, Traditional Jazz Series, other UNH colleges and departments, as well as non- UNH entities. Serve as one of three members of the committee charged with scheduling all activities and events in the Johnson and Hennessy Theatres.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume/Vita

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Digital Images

Portfolio 1

Portfolio 2

Diversity Statement