VDPS Operations Specialist

Position Type: Active Part-Time
Work Schedule: 30 hours/week with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed
Hiring Range: $31,200.50

The City of Greensboro’s Creative Greensboro office is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, and technically skilled professional to serve as the VDPS Operations Specialist for the Van Dyke Performance Space (VDPS) within the Greensboro Cultural Center. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in live performance environments, enjoys working with artists and community partners, and is passionate about supporting arts and culture experiences that bring people together.

At the City of Greensboro, we believe arts and culture strengthen community, spark innovation, and create vibrant spaces where everyone belongs. Through Creative Greensboro, we support equitable access to arts programming while helping shape a community with endless opportunities and exceptional quality of life.

If you enjoy combining technical expertise, customer service, and event coordination in a fast-paced and creative environment, this opportunity may be for you.

In this role, you will:

• Support live performances, rehearsals, and cultural events that enrich Greensboro’s creative community
• Work directly with artists, renters, performers, and community organizations
• Help maintain a welcoming, professional, and inclusive performance venue
• Use your technical theater and production expertise in a collaborative setting
• Contribute to Greensboro’s vision of being a vibrant recreation, entertainment, and cultural destination
• Be part of a people-centered organization that values creativity, innovation, stewardship, and community connection

The VDPS Operations Specialist is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing operations for the Van Dyke Performance Space within the Greensboro Cultural Center. This position supports front-of-house operations, rental coordination, technical production support, and event logistics to ensure successful performances and community events.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supporting day-to-day operations of the Van Dyke Performance Space
• Assisting renters, performers, artists, and community groups with event logistics and operational needs
• Operating professional lighting consoles and sound systems during performances and events
• Supporting lighting, audio, rigging, and technical production needs
• Troubleshooting technical equipment issues during live events while maintaining professionalism under pressure
• Preparing and managing rental agreements and operational documentation
• Coordinating event schedules and maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting safe-stage operations and maintaining industry-standard safety practices
• Assisting with front-of-house operations and customer service for events
• Ensuring facility policies and operational standards are upheld

This position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on event schedules.

This role offers valuable experience in:

• Live event operations
• Technical theater and production management
• Arts administration
• Venue and facility operations
• Customer and community engagement

The experience gained in this position can support advancement into leadership opportunities within arts administration, technical production, cultural programming, venue management, and event o

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1–3 years of experience operating professional lighting consoles and sound systems in a live performance environment
  • (Equivalency) Associate’s degree plus 3 -5 years of experience operating professional lighting consoles and sound systems in a live performance environment
  • (Equivalency) High School Diploma plus 5-7 years of experience operating professional lighting consoles and sound systems in a live performance environment
  • (Equivalency) No High school diploma/GED plus 7 or more years of experience operating professional lighting consoles and sound systems in a live performance environment
  
  
• Experience with mixing boards, amplifiers, microphone placement, and Signal flow
• Ability to troubleshoot lighting and audio equipment during live events
• Familiarity with rigging, cable management, and Safe-stage electrical practices

• Degree in Theatre Management or Technical Theater Operations
• Experience with ETC/Eos family of lighting consoles
• 2–4 years of customer service experience
• Experience supporting live performances and cultural events in a public or community setting

Salary : $31,200 - $54,882