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Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Summary

Theater Event Supervisors play a vital supervisorial technical and customer service role in the execution of all performances and events at Drexel Universitys Mandell Theater and URBN Annex Black Box Theater.

The hours for this position vary. Employees may work up to 40 hours per week depending on the performance and events schedule.

Essential Functions

  • Leading teams of venue staff comprised of student and independent part-time theatre technicians and house managers plus volunteer ushers and collaborating directly with teams of event staff from other Drexel units and from external event clients to execute events
  • Serving as event lead and Mandell or URBN Annex Black Box Theater representative when Technical Director and Managing Director are not present
  • Preparation of events prior to client arrival and overseeing load-ins and load-outs
  • Ensuring client requests and expectations are met or exceeded within each theaters resources and the scope of event agreements
  • Supervising front of house operations and the facility for events that may otherwise be entirely staffed by facility rental clients
  • Being trained in Adult & Pediatric Basic First Aid & CPR/AED familiar with venue health and safety protocols and helping to direct emergency response for campus residents and patrons in case of emergency or extreme weather
  • Actively participate in all aspects of executing each event

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 3 years of technical theatre experience including competence in lighting sound and audio/visual
  • Event production and management experience
  • Experience with live and livestreamed event logistics
  • Experience in guest services including front of house management box office / registration the safety and logistics of public audiences and related event services
  • Strong leadership customer service organization and problem-solving skills
  • Experience training student and young professional crews in the basic principles of theatrical production
  • Availability to work flexible hours which include days evenings and weekends

Physical Demands

  • Typically standing walking
  • Typically bending crouching stooping
  • Typically running climbing
  • Lifting demands 50lbs

Location

  • University City - Philadelphia PA

Additional Information
This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as offered pay is based on the successful candidates qualifications and experience departmentbudget and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits please review Drexels Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.


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Employment Type

Part-Time

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