Front of House Manager

Full Time
Hanover, NH
Posted
Job description

Position Purpose
Reporting to the Associate Director for Facilities, this position is responsible for all Front of House operations for Hopkins Center events. Direct reports include temporary employees, students and community volunteer usher workforce. Diplomacy and maintaining a high level of customer service are essential as this position balances the needs of the many on- and off-campus constituents, including patrons, institutional donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff, members and others.

As strongly as we believe in the power of the arts to transform lives, we at the Hop commit to working against the inequalities that exist within our arts community and in our larger community. We remain steadfast in our determination to continue to work together for the betterment of all by directing our efforts and privilege toward justice and equality.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • One to three years of administrative experience in an arts related setting; or the equivalent.
  • One year of experience working on-site during live public events, providing access to patrons of all ages and abilities.
  • Demonstrated management capability and proven organizational and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to develop professional working relationships with students and volunteers.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Word and Excel, and other current technologies.
  • Should enjoy meeting the public and solving problems that may arise in public service.
  • Commitment to working effectively as part of an equitable, anti-racist, anti-biased team and work environment. Related training is a plus.
  • Irregular work schedule includes primarily nights and weekends with some late nights and early mornings.
  • Ability to lift, carry and move objects such as boxes of programs and stanchions.
  • Strong sense of initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Be informed about and compliant with ADA and PCI policies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong interest and knowledge about the performing arts is preferred.
  • Experience with NSCAN and Tessitura.
  • Comfortable with the Google Platform as well as other types of cloud-based collaboration spaces.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Jan Sillery

Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-1417

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lisa Hayes, Associate Director for Facilities

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants
All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Key Accountabilities

Description
Front of House Management
This role supervises the management of all public events including front of house set-ups in venues as required. The work includes planning and advancement of house arrangements as well as active awareness and troubleshooting during events. This forward-facing position sets the tone for a welcoming environment for patrons including appropriate greeting and assistance, conflict de-escalation and resolution and ensuring comfort and safety. Monitors all accessibility, ADA, 504, life safety, building and fire codes for events and ensures special needs patrons are supported. Maintains the Hopkins Center database of record as well as prepares and provides events reports. With support from the Box Office and Company Management, this role manages the execution and reconciliation of merchandise sales.

Percentage Of Time
60

Description
Supervisory
Hires, trains, supervises and schedules the Hopkins Center House staff, including part time student House Managers, Ushers and Volunteers as well as part time non-student ushers and managers. Oversees volunteer usher relationships. Serves in a leadership role for the student workforce.

Percentage Of Time
30

Description
Financial Responsibilities
Prepares and submits all student and non-student payroll. May provide labor and event estimates as needed. Oversees the sale of merchandise and subsequent reconciliation.

Percentage Of Time
10

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    Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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    Performs other duties as assigned

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