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Employment OpportunitiesMetropolis Performing Arts Centre in downtown Arlington Heights is a non-profit, professional producing and presenting house that is dedicated to providing a home for quality live entertainment and performing arts education in the northwest suburbs.Metropolis is currently seeking the following positions: House & Rentals ManagerMetropolis is currently seeking an individual to join the Front of House staff as a full-time House & Rentals Manager.Responsibilities include: - Managing and maintaining the appearance of the theater, lobby, coat room and restroom areas - Monitoring the theater during all performances - Managing rentals from the initial call for information to the rental date - Negotiating rental contracts - Providing superb customer service to all persons who enter the space - Overseeing public safety and emergency procedures - Organizing program booklets and stuffers before and after a show - Reporting - Communicating and problem-solving with front of house and production staffs - Setting up and taking down of tables and chairs, as needed - Supervising Saints and volunteer ushers - Handling stressful situations calmly, rationally and tactfully - Knowledge of past and present shows, education offerings, community impact, outreach programs and downtown Arlington Heights - Viewing of all shows that run for 5+ weeks, within the first two weeks of the run - Other duties as assigned Preferred applicants should have: - Daytime and evening availability, Monday-Sunday, year-round, includes all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day - Minimum two years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced customer service atmosphere - Current knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook - Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills - Experience with negotiating, writing and reading contracts - Experience with house management, facilities management, and stage production. - Ability to lift, push and/or carry objects up to 50 lbs - Ability to stand or walk 80% of the time during events or rentals - Willingness to volunteer their time for 2-3 special events a year - Interest in not-for-profit, theater and/or entertainment industries Schedule will vary weekly depending on the Metropolis event and rental schedule. Please send a cover letter and resume to: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre ATTN: Director of Customer Service 111 W Campbell St Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Or email to jobs@metropolisarts.com No phone calls, please. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer. |
contactusBox OfficeMon–Sat: 12-6Sun: open 1 hour before showtime (closed if no show) 847.577.2121 Drama & Dance Schools847.577.5982 x221Music School847.577.5982 x240Group Discounts 847.577.5982 x241 Contact Group Discounts Friends of Metropolis Contact Development 847.818.6393 Contact Development Address 111 W. Campbell St. Arlington Heights, Il 60005 Map to Metropolis |
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