Event and House Manager for Theatre Work Study

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Student worker that will assist in the department in special projects and jobs as needed. The student assistant will support the Department of Theatre Arts in theatre operations by helping plan and execute special and donor events and assisting with the creation and setup of engaging lobby displays. The role also includes front-of-house responsibilities, such as supporting usher supervision and house management, that will be assigned on an as-needed basis, welcoming and assisting patrons, answering questions, and providing customer service.

Requirements

Liberty University Student
Federal Work Study Eligible
Experience in customer service
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and performance schedules
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Strong organizational skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.

Nice To Haves

Theater and/or event management is beneficial

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing special events, with a primary focus on donor-related events.
Help create lobby displays.
Help create and engage patrons with lobby table displays.
Front-of-house responsibilities on an as needed basis.
Coordinate patron seating, including late seating and accessibility needs.
Address patron concerns and provide excellent customer service.
Communicate with box office, stage management, and production staff.
Enforce theater policies and safety procedures.
Assist with house setup, cleanliness, and presentation.