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Theater Manager
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Position Number: 1243768
Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington D.C.
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Theater Manager

The Division of External Relations at the George Washington University is seeking a Theater Manager. The division combines the communications, government relations, marketing and creative services and events functions of the university. This position will report to the Director of Mainstage Production and Guest Services.

Responsibilities include:
Provides and manages house services to lessees and University groups as appropriate, before, during, and after events. Administers and reviews contracts with clients and vendors.

Serves as venues point of contact for clients and vendors in all theaters and auditoriums. Gives tours of facilities to prospective clients, discusses facility rules and regulations, and conducts meetings with clients. Advises and assists theatrical clubs and organizations to fulfill their performing arts pieces. Coordinates show advances with the Technical Directors – production, ticketing and marketing teams. Maintains advance data and show reports.

Manages front of the house for all Events & Venues theaters and auditoriums. Communicates and requests maintenance related items to venue administration. Oversees lobbies setup and program distribution.

Manages, supervises and trains Assistant Theater Manager, Lisner Auditorium, and Dorothy Betts Theater Manager. Selects, trains and oversees 40-50 ushers, ticket takers and front of the house staff.

Creates and manages budgets, estimates and settlements for each event. Responsible for obtaining insurance certificates and licenses from clients and vendors where applicable.

Manages all merchandise and concession services sold on site. Handles count in, count out, scheduling staff and settlement of all merchandise related activities. Handles financial onsite reconciliation.

Makes recommendations regarding the development and enforcement of operating policies; assists in the preparation and update of policy guides for auditoriums and theaters use.

Organizes signed and audio described performances as well as insuring allADAguidelines are upheld and followed.

Maintains current knowledge of DC laws and regulations regarding theater operations.

May assist in other work related projects/programs as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

To apply, visit https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/52495