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The House and Theater Manager will support Salem State’s award-winning Theatre and Speech Communication department and robust academic arts programming. The House and Theater Manager will be responsible for managing and supervising front of house operations for both the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts and the Callan Studio Theatre. They will also review and coordinate all space requests for the two venues. The House and Theater Manager ensures a welcoming and hospitable environment, providing all necessary customer service to create positive, memorable experiences for audience members. This is a 29 hour per week, part-time, on-site, in-person position. Salem State's Theatre department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre and offers a BA in Theatre Arts (Performance, Technical Theatre) and a BFA in Theatre Arts (Design, Directing, Performance, Playwrighting, Stage Management, Technical Theatre), and performs in a newly renovated $26 million state-of-the-art theater, The Sophia Gordon Center for Creative & Performing Arts. Please Note: Applicants must apply online at https://careers-salemstate.icims.com and attach resume and cover letter. * *Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed. Required Qualifications: 1. One year of professional theatre experience 2. Experience and ability to work productively under time pressures and meet deadlines 3. Experience in customer service, public safety, and event management 4. Must be able to think and react quickly and creatively in unique situations requiring professionalism and composure Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field 2. Previous experience in a performing arts venue 3. Excellent interpersonal and written, oral and visual communication skills 4. Demonstrated scheduling and organizational skills and the ability to work with various user groups 5. Strong computer skills and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Working Conditions: This is an on-site, in-person position in Salem MA, which requires a flexible schedule that includes regular evening and weekend hours. Must have access to reliable transportation. Office activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and interaction with computer equipment; occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds. Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu. Application Instructions: Please Note: Applicants must apply online at https://careers-salemstate.icims.com and attach resume and cover letter. Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed. * Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship. *EEO Statement: Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply. Please Note: If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted. *Job: Visual Arts *Organization: Salem State College *Title: *House and Theater Manager Location: Massachusetts-Salem-352 Lafayette St Requisition ID: 240004YW