House Manager (Temporary/Part-time) - Osher School of Music
About The Position
The University of Southern Maine’s Osher School of Music is seeking a temporary/part-time House Manager for the Fall 2026 Semester. In this role, the House Manager will manage front-of-house operations for Osher School of Music performances and events, as well as external rentals for the Crewe Center for the Arts as needed and assigned. The House Manager serves as the primary point of contact for patrons on event nights, oversees a team of work-study students and volunteer ushers to ensure a smooth and welcoming concert experience. The ideal candidate is a reliable, people-oriented professional who is comfortable in a fast-paced live event environment and takes pride in delivering an exceptional patron experience. This is a temporary, part-time in person position on our Portland campus and will pay $22 - $25/hour depending on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Comfortable in a fast-paced live event environment
- Takes pride in delivering an exceptional patron experience
Responsibilities
- Manage front-of-house operations for Osher School of Music performances and events, as well as external rentals for the Crewe Center for the Arts as needed and assigned.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for patrons on event nights.
- Oversee a team of work-study students and volunteer ushers to ensure a smooth and welcoming concert experience.
- Train and coordinate front-of-house student work-study staff.
- Manage patron flow and seating.
- Liaise with the USM Parking Department to coordinate patron parking logistics.
- Handle post-concert revenue deposits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
