Event Manager

This position is responsible for answering all inquiries regarding availability of all spaces managed by the Cultural Programs department, the coordination of theater's front-of-house activities (i.e., setups, ushers, concessions, merchandise, and custodial), providing an initial estimate to clients, and the reservation of event spaces and resource allocation. Reports To Director of the Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPAC) What position(s) reports to this position? Front of House Leads Event Coordinator Minimum Education/Experience Minimum (2) years' of work experience in coordinating and managing events, projects, volunteer services, and working as a theater front-of-house manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge:

Supervisory principles and Methods used to recruit, organize, train, utilize, motivate, and recognize volunteers and organizations; Principles and practices of volunteer management; Microsoft Office (or similar software); Web-based volunteer recruiting, scheduling, and management systems; Event planning and management; Administrative procedures; and Front-of-house theater management.

Skills:

Communicating, both verbally and in writing, using tact and diplomacy; Publicly speaking to groups; Managing multiple projects; and Organizing and coordinating the work of others.

Abilities:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships; Maintain records and statistics; Evaluate volunteer program quality, effectiveness, and make initiate appropriate changes; Supervise a staff of volunteers; Implement change and address specific problems; Work independently and without supervision; and Schedule, assign, and coordinate the activities of others. Physical Demands/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is light work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: This position requires that the person has near vision enough to read written communications. This position requires that the person has speech and hearing enough to communicate in person and over the telephone. Strength enough to lift, pull, push, or carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs., boxes of programs, stanchions, etc. Work is performed in a relatively safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredictable requirements or demands. Work is performed within a schedule of varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Preferred Qualifications Previous work experience at Visual and Performing Arts Center at in institution of higher ed. Bilingual. Required Training Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution Work Hours Varied hours that include evenings, weekends and holidays. Department Cultural Programs Job Open Date 05/08/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Beth Holmes Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter and resume Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.