Theatre Events Director

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than just a job-you'll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.


POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Theatre Events Director is responsible for the coordination of all technical areas and supervises the operation of all technical equipment in the Marlene Boll Theatre. This position is also responsible for booking and overseeing rentals for the theatre and exhibits for the lobby gallery.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages all components of sales, booking, and scheduling for theatre rentals and lobby exhibits
• Collaborates with branch staff to maintain a facility usage calendar reflective of both rental bookings and general building use.
• Manage part-time rental assistant providing on-site support for rental activities.
• Work with the Executive Director to develop and manage the operating budget to meet or exceed targets.
• Collaborate with the Y Arts Executive Director on direction of gallery and theatre events and programming.
• Potential participation in relevant YMCA committees. Provide support for the annual fundraising campaign.
• Serve as a member of YMCA management and support the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Determine, coordinate, and supervise the operation of all technical equipment belonging to or operating as a part of the theatre or gallery areas (mics, lighting, sound, projector, etc.)
• Oversee upkeep and maintenance of technical equipment, including sound systems, lighting, and small apparatus like microphones.
• Operate sound board and lighting system during productions; supervise part-time staff with theatre equipment responsibilities. Coordinate with rental clients who provide their own board operators.
• Supervise set load in and load out for all theatre rentals with clients.
• Manage theatre rehearsal schedules and provide lighting design support to clients as needed.
• Recruit artists to display work in the lobby and/or other designated areas.
• Coordinate exhibit dates/openings and collaborate with artists on layout and design.
• Manage setup and teardown of exhibits and provide other operational support.
• Coordinate logistics and provide audiovisual support for YMCA events with YMCA leadership as assigned by Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with three years' experience in technical theatre preferred.
• Experience of using QLab or a similar audio/visual software required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of technical arts, including lighting and sound required.
• Experience leading and planning community events preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and engaged a diverse network of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong time management skills to meet required deadlines. Work schedule flexibility including business hours, nights and weekends.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit ("YMCA") is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.