Operations Manager

Altarena Playhouse, an award-winning and community-based theater company in Alameda, CA, seeks an Operations Manager to support the outstanding theater’s programs and enhance the audience experience.

Position Overview

The Operations Manager oversees daily operations, supervises customer service during performances, and coordinates part-time staff and volunteers. S/he reports to the General Manager. The ideal candidate for the position will be self-motivated, well-organized, detail oriented and have excellent customer relations skills. S/he will have experience in supervision and planning.

Job Responsibilities

Theater Operations

  • Manage building’s physical plant, including cleaning, maintenance and repairs
  • Maintain vendor relationships
  • Manage inventory and order supplies for theater as needed
  • Issue and retrieve keys and security codes to contractors as needed

House Management

  • Supervise customer service and safety at performances
  • Purchase and manage concession supplies
  • Certify bar & box office cash after performances
  • Ensure theater is clean
  • Coordinate opening nights and other special events
  • Provide excellent customer service

Personnel Management

  • Manage front-of-house staff
  • Recruit volunteers and manage volunteer database
  • Staff volunteers for performances and special events

This is a 30-35 hour/week position with evening/weekend work during performances. Pay: $19/hour. Must have reliable transportation.

Application deadline is August 15, 2019.

Please apply with resume and cover letter to . No phone calls.