Theatre Customer Service Manager

Florida Atlantic University

Job Location:

Boca Raton, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50000 - 55000

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Position Summary:

The Theatre and Dance Department at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Theatre Customer Service Manager in Boca Raton FL.

To provide an excellent patron experience at all performances the Service Manager oversees the supervision and training of the head ushers and volunteers. This position coordinates multiple venue performances on the same evening with volunteer and staff assistance ensuring excellent customer service from front-of-house staff.

This role manages the front of house operations in conjunction with or in the absence of the chair or director by making decisions regarding production emergencies safety and financial interests of the college. This Service Manager provides leadership in emergency situations including fire alarm and inclement weather warnings.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Learn assist and train in evacuation procedures and emergency conditions.
Exhibit appropriate professional and corporate demeanor considerable tact and courtesy when interacting with members of the public in a variety of situations.
Distribute information manage and coordinate Head Ushers Volunteers Parking Garage and Police activity.
Staff and organizes all public and preview performances.
Manages printed program distribution and secures programs and other patron materials.
Maintains the appearance of the lobby and all public areas; communicates with Facilities as necessary to ensure a clean environment.
Resolves conflicts with any patron issues.
Trains schedules and/or supervises Assistant House Managers and Backup House Managers.
Recruits and coordinates volunteer ushers.
Coordinates performance timelines with stage management including preshow chats curtain speeches intermission and post-show chats.
Maintains ticket-scanning equipment hearing impaired devices and walkie-talkies for communicating with stage manager.
Prepare and distribute appropriately all identified Front of House reports.
Works closely with chairs and directors to ensure proper front of house staff is in place for all performances.
Post proper directional signage guiding patrons to the correct theatre.
Attend pre-audience previews as needed to support production operations.
Manage late seating in accordance with departmental/college policy.
Coordinate with box office to address unique seating requests for VIP award judges and critics.
Performs job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Sick Leave Pool Program.

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

A masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Ability to perform the physical demands of the position including objects weighing up to 50 pounds required.

Salary:

$50000 - $55000 Annually.

College or Department:

A&L: Theatre & Dance

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Days and Hours for this position vary and will include nights weekends and holidays as the program and shows require.

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Required Experience:

Manager

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