Assistant Manager, Theater Operations

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Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Theater Operations

Division: Business Development

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director, Theater Operations

Positions Supervised: N/A

Job Summary

The assistant manager of theater operations helps oversee production-related activities for events held in the Lindenwood Theater, including the touring series, external and internal rentals, and academic performances. The assistant manager helps maintain all theater equipment for spaces related to the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Assists in coordinating and overseeing production needs of events in the J. Scheidegger Center
• Serves as a technician for internal and external rentals at the J. Scheidegger Center
• Serves as backup for the Theater Operations Manager
• Assists in ensuring operational readiness of performance systems and equipment
• Assists in onsite supervision of touring events and rentals
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Assist in maintaining all sound, video and production related equipment as needed
• Assists in maintaining an inventory system for all production equipment

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

• Assists in the advancement of internal and external events
• Assists during academic shows

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in a performing arts center or tour preferred
• Basic rigging experience
• Basic to advanced knowledge of Windows and Mac operating environments
• Experience within an academic environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical troubleshooting skills
• High level of creativity and the ability to work with a diverse range of skill levels and personalities
• Ability to be organized and multitask
• Ability to use good judgment critical thinking and logic skills
• Ability to make decisions based on new information when necessary
• Ability to take direction and work independently
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience with Digital and analog Lighting Consoles, conventional lighting and dimmers and moving head lights.
• Experience with digital and analog audio consoles, like array and point of source speakers, and Digital Signal Processors, wired and wireless microphones.
• Experience with theater communication systems
• Experience with video projectors, video matrixes and video distribution systems

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions.

• General theater and office setting
• Flexible schedule
• Work schedule varies and includes frequent evening and weekend hours as well as many weeks in which more than 40 hours are required.

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to greet and guide stage crews, actors, and audiences
• Ability to navigate stage and lighting terrain
• Ability to lift 50-100lbs repeatedly
• Ability to work with irregular breaks
• Ability to adapt working hours
• Ability to work with heights
• Ability to operate powered equipment lifts
• Ability to walk, stand, climb for extended periods Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.