What are the responsibilities and job description for the Performing Arts Event Manager position at UNC Charlotte?
General Information
Position Number
STMP15
Working Title
Performing Arts Event Manager
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Col of Arts & Architecture (Col)
Work Unit
Production Arts and Operations (PAO)
Work Location
Robinson Hall and Rowe Recital Hall
Vacancy Open To
All Candidates
Position Designation
Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type
Permanent - Part-time
Hours per week
4-19 depending on event schedule
Work Schedule
Shifts vary depending on events but will include nights and weekends
Pay Rate
18.00/hour, commensurate with experience
Minimum Experience/Education
Graduation from high school and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
A background in Event or House Management is preferred. Must have excellent customer service skills, an outgoing and positive attitude, and the ability to work well under pressure and with various personalities. Must be reliable, responsible, and a good leader. Interest in the performing arts is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
Seeking Event Manager for the Performing Arts at UNC Charlotte College of Arts Architecture. The Event Manager’s primary responsibility is public safety and facility management during departmental and third-party events not on the public calendar. Duties may include but are not limited to: preparing the lobby and theater for a performance, working with event staff to support setup needs or building access, supervising audience seating, general assistance of event attendees (building directions, campus info, etc), liaison for problems with catering orders, maintaining the safety and comfort of all guests and upholding the highest level of customer service.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Other responsibilities include working with the Operations Manager to address any complaints or issues during the event. Work with Departments/Event Organizers to establish volunteer setup and cleanup, and securing the building at the close of every shift after all guests have left the building.
Evening and weekend work is required through the Academic Year and first half of the summer. Must have a flexible schedule. The Event Manager reports to the Operations Manager.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date
12/01/2025
Contact Information
Please contact Liz Wooley, Performing Arts Operations Manager, at ecwooley@uncc.edu with any questions.
Expected Length of Assignment
11 months
Posting Open Date
11/11/2025
Posting Close Date
01/11/2026
Special Notes to Applicants
- Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
- Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75 (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
- Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance