Performing Arts Manager

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.

Core Responsibilities

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.
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.
Team Leadership:

Manage event-day staff, including ushers, security, and ticketing.
Financial Stewardship:

Develop budgets, manage expenditures, and pursue alternative funding through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
Stakeholder Communication:

Act as the primary liaison for user groups, providing clear pre and post event coordination to ensure client satisfaction.
Critical Skills & Qualifications

Experience:

Proven background in technical theater (lighting, sound, and rigging systems). Experience in venue management or event production preferred.
Education:

Post-secondary training in Theater Management, Stagecraft, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Technical Savvy:

Expert knowledge of theatrical boards, manual/electric rigging, and AV equipment.
Soft Skills:

Exceptional project management, communication, and the ability to motivate a diverse group of students and volunteers.
Flexibility:

Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the performance schedule; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Compensation:

$28.85 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
Choose from 3 plan offerings
District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dental Insurance
District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
Long-Term Disability
Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost to employees

Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
Aflac offerings:
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Accident
Ben Extend