An Auditorium Manager oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and scheduling of a theater or performance space, providing technical expertise for events. They supervise technical crews (often students), manage lighting/sound systems, and coordinate with users to ensure safe, successful productions.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Operations: Operate, maintain, and repair audio-visual equipment, including soundboards, lighting boards, and rigging systems.
- Event Coordination: Schedule events, coordinate with staff or event users, and set up the venue to meet specific production needs.
- Supervision & Training: Select, train, and supervise student crews or part-time technicians in backstage work, lighting, and sound.
- Safety & Maintenance: Ensure the venue complies with safety regulations, conduct regular inspections, and manage inventory of supplies.
- Budgeting & Scheduling: Create schedules for facility usage and manage the auditorium's operating budget or rental invoicing.
- Handling staff and Booking procedures as additional duties
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience in technical theater, stage management, or venue management is typically required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in theatrical lighting, sound systems, and computer systems is essential.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to work with staff, students, and community members.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree (BA) in technical theater or a related field is often preferred.
Working Conditions
- This role frequently requires working evenings and weekends.
- Physical demands may include working at heights, moving equipment, and working in a loud environment.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Neyyattinkara, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Facilities management: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
