Theater Facilities & Operations Manager
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER LETTER be submitted in addition to the UCLA Application. Please have ALL FILES ready when applying.
Department Summary
We are committed to bringing world-class university research to the grand challenges facing the world of theater and performance today by fostering an ever-diversifying community of playwrights, designers, directors, scholars, and performers. Through deep engagement with the changing landscape of contemporary
Position Summary
The Theater Facilities & Operations Manager is responsible for the daily management, maintenance, scheduling, and operational readiness of all departmental classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and production facilities, including audio-visual, lighting, and IT equipment. This role ensures that spaces are clean, safe, fully functional, and optimally utilized to support faculty, students, production staff, and rental users. This role serves as the Building Coordinator and works with Management on building improvements, maintenance and Capital Projects.
Salary & Compensation
UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of specialized theatrical equipment including lighting, projection, electrical, rigging and other standard theater system. (Required)
- Knowledge of a wide range of basic audio visual equipment (projectors, televisions, video, DVD players, speakers, microphones, HDMI, VGA, DVI USB Type A and B, S-Video or Y/C, Component, Composite Cables) as well as the difference between the same piece of equipment by a different manufactures. (Required)
- Knowledge of professional theatrical practice in facility, stage, and production management, as needed to perform key duties. (Required)
- Skill in interacting effectively with faculty, TAs, staff and students, rental clients, and other departments in a high volume public contact setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and problem solving techniques. (Required)
- Ability to work independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction on tasks requiring knowledge of theatrical instruction and production processes (Required)
- Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. (Required)
- Proficiency with personal computer and software in a Windows environment. Ability to learn new programs quickly and thoroughly, including basic startup and troubleshooting procedures for theater-specific systems. (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate classroom and rehearsal scheduling effectively. (Required)
- Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties. (Required)
- Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push, and crouch for extended periods of time as required to complete job duties. (Required)
- Ability to frequently lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds such as tables, chairs, audio visual equipment, mats, raisers, ballet bars, occasional need to carry items weighing up to 100 pounds for a short distance. (Required)
- Ability to work on weekends, flexible shifts and overtime with prior notice.Required (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
CX-Clerical & Allied Services
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