Venue Manager

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Reports To: Director of Operations

Compensation: $25/hr

Position Type: Part-Time 

Hours: 15–25 hours per week, with additional hours possible during performance weeks.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Venue Manager to join our team. This position is responsible for communicating with existing tenants, prospective renters, and company staff to make sure their needs are met and they can be scheduled without conflict. The Rental Manager oversees the rental agreements, invoices, and certificates of insurance for each renter and will help coordinate their technical needs in the Light Box and Studio 106. Tracking the usage of the respective venues is an important part of this position as this information is often used to secure grants, developing new ways to collect this information will be needed as San Diego Dance Theater (SDDT) seeks to continue securing grants. The Venues Manager is responsible for keeping SDDT staff updated on rental activity, maintaining accurate renter contact information, and ensuring tenants follow building code restrictions and leave the space clean after use. Though this job is largely a customer service job, a working understanding of audio and lighting is highly recommended for this position as it can both help to assess renters needs more accurately and there may be times when the Rental Manager may need to serve in the capacity as a technician. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing client relationships, organizing performance logistics, and operating theater technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Tenant Communication and Processing: Scheduling, invoicing, and addressing tenant needs as they arise. This also includes having a basic understanding of DocuSign, QuickBooks, and liability insurance types and providers. Quoting renters accurately and helping renters formulate realistic production/event schedules is crucial for the happiness of all parties and the success of their events. 
• Cross-department Collaboration: With the high volume of staff, students, and renters using both spaces (Studio 106 and Light Box Theater), communicating with SDDT’s school and program schedule are essential to having the venue operations work well. It is the responsibility of the Venue Manager to ensure a smooth transition between renter activities and SDDT school/program activities and to regularly audit the spaces for any violations of the renter contract.
• Lighting and A/V: Basic lighting design, audio, and video knowledge is required to help potential clients imagine what is possible in the space, answer their technical questions, and help facilitate rentals as needed. The Rental Manager will also schedule other staff Technicians as the need arises. 
• Tenant Compliance/Venue Care: Ensure tenants follow all building code restrictions and adhere to venue policies. Verify that renters clean up after themselves and leave the space in acceptable condition.
• Event Support: Receive clients with a welcoming attitude. Being ready to help renters with event logistics, providing technical assistance, and helping to facilitate safe and smooth productions.
• Janitorial Duties: Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the venue by vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping the floors before and after events. Set up trash bins, remove waste, and keep the venue in good condition. Knowledge of dance flooring is highly desirable.
• Maintenance & Inventory: Maintain and repair technical equipment, and manage inventory for lighting, sound, and other tools needed for productions. Schedule technician for equipment repair if necessary.
• On-the-Job Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot any technical issues that arise during rehearsals or performances and resolve them promptly to ensure minimal disruption.

Qualifications

• Experience in facility or venue management, preferably within a performing arts or dance environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, renters, and staff.
• Prompt email communication with SDDT Creative team.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, invoicing, and administrative tools such as QuickBooks and DocuSign.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with project management tools such as Asana or similar.
• Familiarity with liability insurance documentation and rental agreements.
• Basic technical theater knowledge, including lighting, audio, and video systems; ability to assess and support renters’ production needs.
• Familiarity with ETC lighting consoles is required; experience with other DMX systems, projection, or video playback software is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in scheduling and record-keeping.
• Comfortable performing light janitorial and maintenance duties to ensure the venue remains safe, clean, and presentable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments to coordinate complex schedules and event logistics.
• Comfortable working on ladders and handling light-to-moderate equipment setup.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for events and performances.
• A degree or certification in arts administration, technical theater, or related field is a plus but not required.

Benefits:

• Eligible to accrue sick pay pursuant to the Employee Handbook. 
• Welcome to take any classes and attend any events offered through San Diego Dance Theater free of charge. 
• $10/hour Studio 106 rental rate 
• $25/hour Light Box rental rate (rehearsals, etc - not performances)

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 

It is the policy of San Diego Dance Theater to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to 

all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental 

disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

San Diego Dance Theater will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

San Diego Dance Theater will not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who make 

good faith reports of alleged violations of this policy, or who cooperate San Diego Dance 

Theater’s investigation of such reports, even if the reports do not reveal any wrongdoing.