Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Recognizes excellence in motion picture arts

On-Call Theater Manager

Live Events & Stage ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$38 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent certification of completion is required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience operating a high-profile cinema or event venue, including supervising a team, is required.
Knowledge of admissions, mobile point-of-sale systems, and online ticketing systems is required.
A strong sense of showmanship is required.
A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion is required.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed is required.
The role requires the ability to climb stairs, bend, squat, traverse stairways, and move moderately weighted items.
Full vaccination against COVID-19, including applicable booster vaccinations, is required, subject to approved medical and religious accommodations.

Responsibilities

Deliver a premier theater experience for all Academy Theaters and help ensure seamless show operations and a high-quality visitor experience by leading Theater Staff in daily operations for internal and external programs.
Maintain theater facilities in optimal condition, including support spaces, technical spaces, and greenrooms.
Oversee technical rehearsals.
Manage daily operations, including floor coverage, breaks, and event leadership.
Address theater experience challenges, concerns, comments, and complaints, including seating, ticketing, and admissions issues.
Communicate with Academy Campus personnel, in-house projection staff, audiovisual staff, guest event managers, Academy event staff, and engineers on event days.
Manage and update screening information in databases and attend meetings as needed.
Inform theater staff about event information, policies, procedures, and visitor issues.
Lead daily team briefings to ensure screenings and events run successfully.
Manage on-stage elements, including panels, talent movement, microphones, American Sign Language interpreters, camera teams, and stage furniture.
Call shows for internal and external programs.
Ensure team compliance with legal policies and procedures.
Monitor and maintain theater accessibility supplies and equipment.
Act as a liaison between external clients and internal projection and audiovisual team members.
Supervise Theater Staff on event days.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Museum or other arts nonprofit experience is a plus.
Knowledge of movie theater technology, lighting design, sound design, sound reproduction techniques, film, picture aspect ratios, and theater operations is preferred.

Department: Academy Theaters
Reports to: Associate Director, Academy Theaters
Job Type: Part-time – On-Call
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum, 8949 Wilshire, and Pickford
Compensation: $38.00 per hour

Summary/Objective:
The On-Call Theater Manager, Academy Theaters, is responsible for delivering a premier theater experience for all Academy Theaters. This position will assist in ensuring seamless operations for every show and a best-in-class visitor experience by leading a team of Theater Staff in the day-to-day operations of the Academy Theaters for internal and external programs.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Foster a welcoming, professional, and service-oriented environment for members, clients, vendors, staff, and guests.
Ensure the theater facilities are in optimal condition for an exceptional movie experience, including the support spaces, tech spaces, and greenrooms.
Oversee tech rehearsals.
Manage daily operations, including floor coverage, breaks, and leading events.
Manage theater experience challenges, concerns, comments, and complaints, including any seating, ticketing, or admissions issues.
Communicate effectively with all levels of Academy Campus, inhouse projection staff, AV staff, guest event managers, Academy event staff, and engineers on event days.
Manage and update screening information into databases and attend meetings as needed.
Inform theater staff of information relating to events, policies, procedures, or visitor issues.
Lead daily team briefings to ensure a successful run-of-show for all screenings and events.
Manage on-stage elements, including panels, talent movement, microphones, ASL interpreters, camera teams, and stage furniture.
Lead productions by calling shows for all internal and external programs.
Ensure team compliance with legal policies and procedures.
Monitor and maintain theater accessibility supplies and equipment.
Uphold the Academy standard for program excellence.
Act as a liaison between external clients and internal projectionists/AV team members.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Event Day Supervision of Theater Staff, Academy Theaters.

Required Competencies:

A high school diploma or equivalent certification of completion.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience operating a high-profile cinema or event venue, including supervising a team.
Must enjoy working with the public and demonstrate friendliness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a customer-centric approach.
Knowledge of admissions, Mobile POS, and online ticketing systems.
A strong sense of showmanship.
A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Museum, or other arts nonprofit experience is a plus.
Knowledge of movie theater technology, lighting design, sound design, sound reproduction techniques, film, picture aspect ratios, and theater operations preferred.

Physical Demands:

Ability to climb stairs, bend, squat, traverse stairways, and move moderately weighted items.

Work Environment:

Primarily indoors at the Academy Theater venues, with occasional need to work outdoors managing lines.
Occasional need to work in near darkness.
Variable noise levels depending on programming, including occasional live music.

Travel:

The percentage of travel time expected for the position is 10%.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Hybrid Requirement: All Academy positions require a minimum of 2 days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location. Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (ex., Front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

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About the Company

Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Recognizes excellence in motion picture arts

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a membership organization for cinema professionals and leaders, with 10,000+ members who work in film. It recognizes and upholds excellence in the moving image, supports programs that inspire imagination, and connects people around the world through cinema. The Academy operates by gathering industry talent, running initiatives and events (including the annual Oscars), and providing resources, education, and networking opportunities for its members and the film community. Unlike studios or festivals, its core role is to set standards, honor achievement, and foster collaboration within the craft of filmmaking. The goal is to raise the quality and reach of motion pictures by acknowledging excellence and bringing together creators, peers, and audiences through the medium of film.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Beverly Hills, CA
Founded: 1927

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