TheaterStage Manager (Theater Manager) (pos #0080119) READVERTISEMENT

Title:Theater/Stage Manager (Theater Manager)

Position Number:0080119

Hiring Unit:College of Arts Languages and Letters Department of Theatre and Dance

Location:University of Hawaii at Manoa

Date Posted:September 23 2025

Closing Date: October 7 2025

Band:B

Salary:Salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Month:11-month

Temporary/Permanent:Permanent

• *Serve as the manager of theaters with responsibilities for the front-of-house management and public relations/event planning for Kennedy Theatre and Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (Kennedy & Ernst).
• *Direct all marketing and publicity efforts for Kennedy & Ernst including analyzing audience attendance and community trends to develop effective strategies.
• *Oversee the Department of Theatre & Dance and Kennedy & Ernst website digital content and social media presence. Develop and manage online and social media strategies for all productions.
• *Responsible for the design printing and distribution of all advertising and promotional materials including season production playbills and season brochures for Kennedy & Ernst public events.
• *Allocate advertising funds and select appropriate media for local and national advertisements.
• *Develop audience outreach programs through program booklets lobby displays and lecture/demonstrations pre-show and post-show talk-backs and events in collaboration with area directors.
• *Contribute to the planning of the annual season and master calendar aligning with audience needs and broader university goals.
• *Collaborate with the Dept. Chair Production and Facilities Manager and Admin & Fiscal Support Sp. to prepare and monitor relevant portions of the departmental and production budgets.
• *Responsible for front-of-house fiscal matters including creating and managing budgets assessing costs purchasing and reconciling accounts for supplies and equipment.
• *Oversee and maintain front-of-house computer operation.
• *Serve as the working supervisor for the Operations Coordinator.
• *Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator to oversee all box office and front-of-house operations ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• *Hire and supervise student publicity staff.
• *Train students on front-of-house management and publicity practices in conjunction with daily theater operations.
• *Liaise with various university departments and external partners on issues such as branding scheduling advertising ticketing and housekeeping.
• *Research and advise the department on policies related to building codes fire codes Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and copyright issues.
• *Advise the Department Chair on emerging issues and front-of-house matters that could impact departmental policies procedures or daily operations. Monitor trends and propose solutions to ensure the department remains adaptable and efficient.
• *Support and participate in fundraising efforts by identifying and pursuing grant opportunities and other funding prospects.
• *Assist with the continual maintenance and upgrade of the theatre collaboration with the Production and Facilities Manager serves as a co-liaison to facilities management architects and consultants on all front-of-house construction and maintenance projects.
• *Works flexible hours including evenings weekends and/or holidays as needed.
• *Travels to various geographical locations for program events.
• Other duties as assigned.

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business administration arts and sciences theater or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for arts management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of arts management as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with arts management.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
9. Works flexible hours including evenings weekends and/or holidays as needed.
10. Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Drivers license (class 3) comparable drivers license or other means of transportation which meets position needs.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Masters Degree in theatre dance or performing arts administration or equivalent.
2. Proficiency with different social media platforms - proven track record building publicity and branding via Facebook X LinkedIn etc.
3. Experience of current online marketing concepts trends and strategies for publicizing performances or events.
4. Experience in box office operations.
5. Experience with Windows-based computers and basic Windows networking.
6. Previous marketing and/or public relations experience. Experience in buying and placement of advertising locally and nationally.
7. Experience in budget planning; knowledge of spreadsheet programs.
8. Demonstrated skills in writing and editing with an understanding of editorial practices.

To Apply

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1. A cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications

2. Current resume

3. Official transcripts (copies acceptable for application but if selected originals required upon hire)

4. Names of three (3) professional references (including phone number and e-mail addresses).

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