What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director of the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center position at Auburn School Department?
Managing Director of the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Excellent customer service and marketing skills
2. Proficient in working with a wide array of software packages
3. Prior experience running auditorium or performing arts center systems (lights, audio and rigging) preferred but not required
4. Criminal History Record Check with the Department of Education.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent, Business Manager
SUPERVISES: NA
JOB GOAL:This position manages and markets the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Edward Little High School, including marketing the Center, maintaining the events calendar, opening and closing the PAC for individual events, and training/scheduling individuals in running PAC technologies, including lighting, audio, and rigging systems.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and maintain the PAC website, and other tools to market the PAC; cultivate community and business partnerships; seek opportunities for contributions and sponsorships
2. Work with the High School principal and Arts Department to establish scheduling priorities among different groups, as well as a process and forms for renting the PAC
3. Process and approve requests to use the PAC for school and outside rental events
a. Assure applications are complete with certificates of insurance
b. Coordinate custodial coverage with the custodial supervisor
c. Charge rental and custodial fees based on approved fee schedules, and coordinate billing with the Business Office
4. For major school events and outside rental events, open the PAC with the house lights on before an event; inspect and close the PAC after the event (including the green rooms)
5. During major school events assist in running lighting, audio and video systems, and provide other assistance as requested during the event
6. For outside rental events, provide additional services upon request, including running lighting, audio and video systems, based on the ancillary fee schedule
7. Develop lists for lighting, sound, video and rigging technicians to refer to for school and community events; orient new technicians (including students and volunteers) to the appropriate PAC systems
8. Address maintenance issues that arise, and schedule periodic/annual maintenance as required (such as periodic painting of the stage floor)
9. Oversee the assembly, disassembly and storage of the orchestra shell
10. Develop a ticketing system
11. Maintain flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends
12. Perform other tasks as requested
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At Will position 260 days, hourly part-time position (as needed)
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent/Business Manager.