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Posted July 15, 2010

House Manager, Part Time

The House Manager is part of a team that reports to the Managers of Theater Operations, and plays a key role in the overall operation of the theater. The House Manager is expected to run the theater with or without the presence of the Manager of Theater Operations.

We are seeking an outgoing and highly organized individual who has experience with leadership, the public, and the arts to handle day to day front of house cinema operations for films and special events.  Dedication to the goals of excellent customer service and outstanding film presentation is essential.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of one year’s experience supervising staff and dealing directly with the general public.
  • Customer service experience in a fast paced environment is essential. 
  • Experience with part-time staff management and development. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a team setting. 
  • Computer literate with excellent math skills and attention to detail. 
  • Film industry, non-profit, arts and/or movie theater management experience is a plus. 

 

Primary responsibilities:

  • Oversight of front of house staff (ushers, concessionaires, box office personnel, A/V staff), and ensuring that operations are running in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner.
  • Effective management of front of house operations and film/event presentation.  An essential component of this includes the ability to quickly resolve issues with patrons courteously while dealing with real time situations.
  • Experience handling money and reconciling accounts a plus.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with JBFC administrative staff as well as theater staff.


Other Responsibilities include:

  • Crowd control
  • Developing and maintaining a team oriented atmosphere
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment
  • Enforce company policies and procedures


Excellent command of PC based office programs (Word, Excel and Office) required.  Experience with box office software and systems a plus.

This is a part time position, 3-4 days (18-30 hours) per week.
Shifts include night and weekend hours.  Flexibility is a must!

Start date: Immediately

Part-time Hourly Salary range: $15-$18
Rate will be commensurate with experience.

Please send resume, cover letter, and references via email only to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org with
Part Time House Manager 10” in the subject line of your email.  No phone calls please.

The Jacob Burns Film Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer who encourages people of any race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age and ability to apply.