Description:

Responsible for managing the operational duties of the Performance Hall including the scheduling, advancing and supervision of all events related elements for the performances and ensuring that all facility and equipment used in the Performance Hall is compliant with industry and government safety regulations.

1. Manages back of house operations for all events to ensure successful execution of all event logistics, including but not limited to, parking, concessions, police, ushers, cleaning, and labor schedules to meet the requirements for each event.

2. Serves as the operations contact for events in the Cullen Performance Hall and works directly with university organizations and external promoters regarding event planning needs for events in the Cullen Performance Hall.

3. Oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, and scheduling of Back of House students and labor staff.

4. Maintain department database for certification tracking, in service trainings, emergency drills, university mandatory trainings and other operations related trainings.

5. Manages and maintains venue equipment inventory, which includes but not limited to, completing inspections and checkout of equipment used for programs; make recommendations for equipment replacement; coordinate and administer planned maintenance, repairs, and replacement; assist with facility projects, renovations and construction.

6. Manages event logistical complaints and customer service issues in a fair, professional, and courteous manner.

7. Assists the theatre director with the development of operational budgets in support of strategic goals.

8. Reconciles and maintains comprehensive operational assessment/project files.

9. Conducts regular condition assessments on existing AV equipment in the Cullen Performance Hall and uses condition assessments to make recommendations and oversees the equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.

10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline, or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related, 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Job Posting Information:

This position is focused on AV operations, live performance support, and backstage event logistics. Ideal candidates will have experience in theater operations, audio/visual systems, and live event production.

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.