The Performing Arts Manager oversees all technical, operational, and marketing aspects of the school district’s theater facilities. This role balances high-level technical production with scheduling, talent booking, and mentorship to ensure professional-grade experiences for school and community events.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Production & Safety: Serve as the lead technical consultant for all light, sound, and rigging. Manage setup, teardown, and safe storage for all performances while ensuring 100% compliance with safety codes.
Programming & Revenue: Market the facilities to external users to maximize revenue. Research, book, and negotiate contracts/technical riders for professional performers presented by Alexandria Community Education.
Team Leadership: Manage event-day staff, including ushers, security, and ticketing.
Financial Stewardship: Develop budgets, manage expenditures, and pursue alternative funding through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison for user groups, providing clear pre and post event coordination to ensure client satisfaction.

Critical Skills & Qualifications

Experience: Proven background in technical theater (lighting, sound, and rigging systems). Experience in venue management or event production preferred.
Education: Post-secondary training in Theater Management, Stagecraft, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Technical Savvy: Expert knowledge of theatrical boards, manual/electric rigging, and AV equipment.
Soft Skills: Exceptional project management, communication, and the ability to motivate a diverse group of students and volunteers.
Flexibility: Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the performance schedule; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation: $28.85 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Health Insurance
- Choose from 3 plan offerings
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
Dental Insurance
- District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
Long-Term Disability
- Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- No cost to employees
Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
- Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Aflac offerings:
- - Short-Term Disability (STD)
  - Critical Illness
  - Hospital Indemnity
  - Accident
  - Ben Extend