Position: Performing Arts Center Manager
Location: Alexandria Area High School
Position Type: 30 hours/week, 9 months
The Performing Arts Manager oversees all technical, operational, and marketing aspects of the school district’s theater facilities. This role balances high-level technical production with scheduling, talent booking, and mentorship to ensure professional-grade experiences for school and community events.
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Technical Production & Safety: Serve as the lead technical consultant for all light, sound, and rigging. Manage setup, teardown, and safe storage for all performances while ensuring 100% compliance with safety codes.
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Programming & Revenue: Market the facilities to external users to maximize revenue. Research, book, and negotiate contracts/technical riders for professional performers presented by Alexandria Community Education.
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Team Leadership: Manage event-day staff, including ushers, security, and ticketing.
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Financial Stewardship: Develop budgets, manage expenditures, and pursue alternative funding through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
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Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison for user groups, providing clear pre and post event coordination to ensure client satisfaction.
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Experience: Proven background in technical theater (lighting, sound, and rigging systems). Experience in venue management or event production preferred.
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Education: Post-secondary training in Theater Management, Stagecraft, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
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Technical Savvy: Expert knowledge of theatrical boards, manual/electric rigging, and AV equipment.
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Soft Skills: Exceptional project management, communication, and the ability to motivate a diverse group of students and volunteers.
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Flexibility: Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the performance schedule; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Compensation: $30.31 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
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Health Insurance
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Choose from 3 plan offerings
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District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Dental Insurance
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District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
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Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
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Long-Term Disability
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Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
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Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
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Vision insurance
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Pet insurance
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Aflac offerings:
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Short-Term Disability (STD)
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Critical Illness
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Hospital Indemnity
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Accident
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