Performance House Manager

POSITION: Performance House Manager

DEPARTMENT: Front of House

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Senior Manager Front of House

OVERVIEW

Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway Off-Broadway major European Festivals and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them with work year-round. Nationally recognized directors actors playwrights and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.

Rob Melrose Artistic Director at the Alley took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholding the Alleys artistic excellence keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season and creating productions and cultivating new audiences.

Rob Melrose and Incoming Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein along with Alleys leadership team are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves.

JOB STATEMENT
The Performance House Manager supervises ushers and directs housekeeping engineering security and valet requests from guests. The manager is responsible for patron evacuation in an scheduling is determined by the performance schedule of the Alley Theatre. Shifts range from four to six hours; applicants must be available nights and weekends. Manager reports to the FOH Director andapprises Director of Developments in customer service on a per performance basis.



JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates performance startswith the stage manager and the box office to ensure punctual starttimes.
• Provides care of and assists guests duringshows.
• Guest advocate with Housekeeping Concessions EngineeringandValet
• Directs the Security Guards location androute.
• Acts as Manager on Duty for shows must be able to make rapid decisions and be an active problem-solver.
• Directs the Lobby Supervisor to perform guest assistance and to maintain structural decorum of the theatres lobby and other publicareas.
• Writes and distributes Performance Housereports.
• Responsible for recharging of walkies scanners and ALDs after each performance
• Prepares Incident Reports and follow updocumentation.
• Keeps Director of Front of House apprised of developments in guest service on a dailybasis.

In addition to the duties listed above the Alley Theatre expects the following of each employee: adheres to theatres policies and procedures; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrates efficient time management and prioritizes workload; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; meets department productivity standards; participates in Alley Theatre events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE)

• Ability to work a flexible schedulefocusing onevening and weekendperformance schedules
• Professional dress during performances
• Be articulate and energetic to ensure guest needs are met complaints are resolved and service is provided quickly and efficiently
• Impartial judgment with regard to guest service and volunteer relationships
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately manage confidential information
• Obtain and maintain First Aid (CPR and First Aid) certification
• Familiarity in Office 365 suite and willingness to learn Tessitura CRM software
• At least two years of work experience
• High school or GED completionsome college a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 5 hours with full range of motion
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Ability to move chairs stands and stanchions
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to navigate areas of low lighting and visibility

Although the duties of the position are predominately indoors the employee may need to be outdoors during emergency evacuations.


BENEFITS & PERKS

• Free and discounted tickets to Alley Theatre performances
• Bi-weekly $4 discounted parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee wellness program & EAP
• Houston TX is one of the most affordable cities in the nation with no state or city income tax.

Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at

The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local state or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.