EVENTS MANAGER (Performing Arts Center)

EVENTS MANAGER (Performing Arts Center) JobID: 11908

• Position Type:

  Other/ Other

• Date Posted:

  6/3/2025

• Location:

  CENTRAL HIGH / CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Oversee house management services

• Work with Fine Arts Associate Principal to schedule internal usage and rental of facilities

• Work with Fine Arts Associate Principal to ensure that Fine Arts events are scheduled on School Dude and R School Today

• Direct and schedule activities with event staff, including timesheets and payroll information

• Coordinate services with outside vendors requesting use of auditoriums

• Provide pricing estimates to potential clients for facilities, staffing, custodial, etc.  

• Assist with planning and supervision of events which may require both evening and weekend work on occasions

• Provide services to patrons with special needs  

• Maintain inventory of supplies

• Enforce safety protocols

• Report facilities issues

• Work with Fine Arts Associate Principal to coordinate maintenance and repairs

• Troubleshoot technology issues

• Train occupants on use of lighting, sound and theatrical systems

• Coordinate day to day academic use with administration

• Ensure space is ready for use on a daily basis for groups both inside and outside DCSD

• Coordinate sound and lighting for productions

• Will be present or on call for all rehearsals and performance times for rentals.

• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

  Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ?No)(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.

• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.

• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.

• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.

• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.

• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.

• Substance-free environment.

• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

  Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)   

• Must have a musical/Theater background

• Must be trained or willing to be trained in set-up tear down of a Diva Orchestra Shell

• Must be flexible to meet people at various times of the day for planning   

• Preferably work or teach at Central HS