Performing Arts Center Manager (2026-27 School Year)

Job Title:

Performing Arts Center Manager Location:

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Performing Arts Center Reports to:

Fine & Performing Arts Coordinator FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Primary Duties Production & Event Management ?

Lead Oversight:

Serve as the primary Production Manager for the majority of venue events. ?

Logistics & A/V:

Manage event logistics and facilitate all audio/visual service coordination. ?

Technical Coordination:

Oversee sound, lighting, and stage management in collaboration with support staff to execute client requests. ?

Customer Experience:

Maintain high standards of customer service for all stakeholders, addressing feedback to continuously enhance the audience experience. ?

Rentals:

Assist with price quotes and contracts for commercial acts, city users, and other external rental equipment. Facility & Equipment Operations ?

Maintenance:

Coordinate the upkeep of facilities and technical equipment; submit requests to City Facilities Maintenance for repairs and after-hours climate control. ?

Inventory & Finance:

Assist in maintaining accurate equipment inventories and production consumables. ?

Budgeting:

Collaborate with division finance and fine arts staff to establish budgets, forecast revenues, and submit purchase requisitions. ?

Compliance:

Ensure all operations meet safety regulations and accessibility standards. Personnel & Scheduling ?

Supervision:

Assist in supervising the stage technical crew, including both instructional and professional staff. ?

Staffing:

Manage the comprehensive scheduling of events, as well as all hourly, short- term, and contracted support personnel. Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities ?

Technical Proficiency:

Electrical/wiring skills (stage pin/Edison connectors), lighting fixture maintenance, and programming of both lighting and sound boards. ?

Audio/Rigging:

Expert operation of digital/analog audio systems (including 48/24- channel digital consoles) and safe theatrical rigging practices. ?

Project Management:

Expertise in executing events from conception to completion within constricted time frames. ?

Soft Skills:

Strong conflict resolution, crisis management, and written/verbal communication skills. ?

Flexibility:

Ability to maintain a schedule that includes frequent evenings and weekends. Desirable Qualifications ?

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Theatre Production or Technical Theatre. ?

Technical Experience:

2 years operating ETC control boards, dimmers, and various lighting instruments. ? 2 years operating a counterweight fly system. ? 2 years with professional A/V equipment, preferably in large-scale venues. ?

Carpentry:

1 year of experience in theatrical carpentry within a professional or university shop.

Evaluation:

The Performing Arts Center Manager reports to and is evaluated by the Fine & Performing Arts Coordinator.

Contract Length:

200 days, 7-hour workday