JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant House Manager ensures that patrons are safe and satisfied with their experience, and supports the smooth operation of house staff. The Assistant House Manager is responsible for maintaining and managing equipment to ensure a successful and safe event.
The Assistant House Manager represents Arts & Culture, ensuring a welcoming & inclusive theatre environment for all patrons and volunteers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years of closely related customer service experience. Theater or venue experience is a plus.Preference will be given to applicants with prior supervisory experience.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a name-only background check program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide excellent customer service, assisting patrons while enforcing all venue policies.
- Aid our patrons with accessibility needs. i.e., wheelchair assistance, ALD distribution, bariatric/in-fill chair placement.
- Oversee and mentor volunteer ushers to ensure they are successfully completing all assigned duties.
- Responsible for on-site equipment and troubleshooting as needed.
- Responsible for program/playbill distribution and organization.
- Monitor the physical surroundings before and throughout events for safety, cleanliness, and functionality.
- Act as Assistant to the House Manager; report all issues and concerns.
- Assist in the event of an emergency/evacuation.
Additional Information
Ability to perform physical activities, such as climbing stairs, lifting boxes of programs, walking, scanning tickets, stooping, and handling materials.
Ability to lift 40 lbs repetitively.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, up to the duration of a shift.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress. Comfortable answering usher and patron questions and being patient to resolve issues.
This position requires employees to be flexible and able to work Nights, Weekends, and holidays.
Additional Information***This position requires employees to be flexible and able to work Nights, Weekends, Holidays***
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
An "At Will," FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
- Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
- Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
- Are not considered merit employees.
- Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.
Skills Required
- Two years of closely related customer service experience
- Theater or venue experience
- Prior supervisory experience
- Pass a name-only background check
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift 40 pounds repetitively and perform extended standing, walking, stair climbing, stooping, and material handling
- Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills; ability to remain composed under stress
What We Do
Salt Lake County is a local government entity serving over 1.3 million residents in Utah. It provides public safety, health services, cultural and recreational opportunities, free and fair elections, criminal justice, and economic development. Its mission emphasizes honest, open, efficient, and ethical government, responsiveness to residents’ needs, environmental stewardship, safe communities, and enhanced human services across the county and region.
