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Theater Manager

Los Angeles, CAOnsitePart TimeManager / Head$19–$21 /hrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Los Angeles
  • part-time
  • onsite
  • customer service
  • event rentals
  • screenings
  • receptions
  • setup
  • strike
  • stand for long periods

Nice to have

  • theater operations
  • facility management
  • security

Role summary

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) Operations Department is seeking a part-time Theater Manager for its Los Angeles headquarters. This role involves managing a prominent private screening event facility, acting as a liaison with various vendors and patrons, and providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities include facilitating and supporting events, communicating with internal staff, and assisting with event setup and strike. The position requires availability for varied hours, including nights and weekends, and involves standing for long periods and some lifting. A background in theater operations, facility management, or security is preferred.

Theater Manager

Operations Department 

Based in Los Angeles, CA

Who We Are

As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directors and their teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. Our members work in film, television, commercials, news, sports, and new media.

What You’ll Do

The DGA Operations Department is seeking an individual to fill the role of a part-time Theater Manager. This applicant should have strong communication and public relations skills. The applicant will join a team of Theater Managers responsible for the management of one of the most prominent private screening event facilities in Hollywood. This candidate will be responsible for acting as a liaison with studio/distributor contracts, catering companies, security vendors and theater patrons. This role is onsite only at the Los Angeles headquarters.

Essential duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide the highest level of customer service to all DGA members, patrons, vendors, and colleagues.
  • Facilitate and support a variety of internal meetings and event rentals from small committee meetings to large screenings and receptions. 
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of DGA management, in-house projection staff, security officers, parking staff, and engineers.
  • Assist in the setup, execution, and strike of assigned DGA meetings and/or events rentals.
  • The ideal candidate will also stand for long periods of time and will be expected to work well in a team environment.
  • Some lifting will be required.
  • Supervise areas.

Qualifications

  • A background in theater operations, facility management, and/or security is preferred. 
  • Must be available to work varied hours, including weeknights and weekends. 
  • Professional appearance is essential.
  • Comply with strict business ethics guidelines. 
  • Required 20-25 hrs./wk.

What You’ll Get

  • 401(k) plan 
  • Pension Plan 
  • Complimentary on-site parking provided
  • DGA movie screenings

The salary range for this position is between $18.50 – $20.50 per hour. 

The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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