Part-Time Front of House Manager

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to hire part-time event support.

The ideal candidate will lead the Front of House team at a variety of Center, student, and communityperformances.Ensure the safety and comfort of the audience.Project a welcoming, capable, and enthusiastic demeanor to patrons, artists, and clients. Handle emergency situations and solve problems for patrons and other stakeholders (caterers, merchandisers, special guests of performers, and so on). Work with other departments such as the Ticket Center and Back of House to ensure our facilities and events are as accessible as possible, and that each event runs smoothly. Work with the Audience Services Manager to prepare for each event and have a clear understanding of the needs of the audience, team members, and volunteers as well as the physical set-up and tear-down for the location, timing of the event, and reports and paperwork to complete. Be responsible forclosing down and securing building.

The successful candidate for this position has the opportunity to participate monthly in the CPA Student Advisory Council which builds arts networks across the university and recommends artists for student curated events.  

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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University Park, PA