Part-Time House Manager, Iu Cinema

CINEMA (BL-CINE-IUBLA)

Indiana University Cinema (IUC) provides transformative cinematic experiences for all. As an academic support unit and a world-class curatorial program and exhibition space, IU Cinema curates unique artistic, educational, and intellectually enriching programs. This manifests in myriad forms, including but not limited to, film series; visiting scholars, filmmakers, and various film industry professionals, offering students unparalleled access to some of the most influential global artists and experts; conferences and symposia; student-film showcases, internships, and practical industry experiences; and community engagement. Since its founding in 2010, during which the Cinema has served over 320,000 people, programmed films from 52% of the 195 United Nations-recognized countries, and offered more than 52% of programming completely free of charge.

More than an arthouse cinema, IU Cinema is an energetic participant in the life of Indiana University. With more than 200 programs and events per year that include a unique, innovative, and diverse mix of visiting filmmakers, screenings with live music, academic and community partnerships, and special retrospectives and programs, the Cinema is a benchmark for other cinemas around the world. IU Cinema:

• Enhances the use, scholarship, and research associated with the Indiana University film collections and other archives around the world.
• Function primarily as a leading-edge curatorial center and exhibition space, maintaining world-class facilities, technologies, programs, and customer service.
• Provides meaningful educational experiences outside of the classroom for IU students.
• Programs film and events that educate, entertain, and enrich the lives of faculty, staff, students, and residents of the community, helping to fulfill the University's public engagement mission.

The House Manager acts as a liaison with relevant internal staff, partner organizations, departments, and/or facilities and assists with advance program planning and ensuring all program plans adhere to IU Cinema specifications, policies, and standard procedures. This work primarily includes managing, scheduling, and training front of house staff for all IU Cinema programs.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains volunteer shift scheduling.
• In consultation with Events and Engagement Director, analyzes the Cinema's KPIs, identifies strategic strengths and weaknesses and makes recommendations for maintenance/improvement.
• Assists with IU Cinema outreach programs.
• Leads and manages volunteer staff during events.
• Manages poster distributions.
• Attends weekly production meetings.
• Coordinates with technical staff.
• Supervision and performance management for all front of house staff.
• Acts as the main contact for university and emergency services during events and actively participate in the emergency evacuation of the Cinema, if necessary.
• Trains front of house staff for solo staff responsibilities.
• Answers guest and customer inquiries and provides information related to guest services.
• Supervises creation, usage, and data collation of front of house reports for each IU Cinema program. This includes collecting data from house staff shift reports and adjusting procedures as needed.
• Communicates with volunteers regarding their performance, encourage volunteers to work events, etc.
• Maintains relationships with volunteer staff.
• Collective performance review and goal setting for front of house staff.
• Maintains files, documents, calendars, and program-related correspondence record critical to the success of IU Cinema events presentations.
• In consultation with Events and Engagement Director, assists in and oversees the coordination of basic and increasingly more complex design, layout, and logistics of events including film screenings, visiting filmmakers, Q and As, live-music performances, conferences, workshops, virtual events, and outreach activities.
• Assists with volunteer recruitment efforts.
• Delivers brief welcoming/introductory remarks to audience for select film screenings.
• Effectively communicates with IU Cinema team members (ticketing, tech, marketing, etc.) regarding program planning needs.
• Communicates to all front of house staff schedule and procedure updates and training information.
• Hosts tours of IU Cinema.
• Answers guest and customer inquiries and provides information related to guest services.
• In consultation with Events and Engagement Director, communicates with introducers, moderators, and guests for day-of event needs.
• Advises Events and Engagement Director on hiring and firing decisions.
• Briefs front of house staff before events.
• Performs research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
• In consultation with Events and Engagement Director, sets key performance indicators (KPIs) for house management, including volunteer recruitment/management, and measure for success/analysis.
• Assists with updating internal house management protocols and processes documents.
• Monitors IU Cinema volunteer social media groups.
• Acts as front of house staff for IU Cinema programs, supervises volunteer ushers during programs, greets and directs guests, creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for patrons, assists patrons with any needs including accessibility issues, and oversees crowd management.
• Conducts monthly front of house staff meetings.
• Tracks house management metrics and trends and perform analysis on a semester basis.
• Works as primary front of house staff for select programs, including screenings and more complex programs, which may include but is not limited to managing set-up for event spaces, tearing patron tickets, showing people to their seats, unlocking and/or locking up at the end of events.
• Creates house staff shift schedule and update as necessary.
• Leads volunteer usher orientations.
• Responsible for operationalizing the management and maintenance directives of IU Cinema's Volunteer program as determined by the Events and Engagement Director.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years basic management experience
• 2 years in relevant field

Preferred

• 2 years experience in events, customer service, administrative, or related field

SKILLS

Required

• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Possesses flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills
• Highly thorough and dependable

Preferred

• Enthusiasm for cinema and the mission of IU Cinema preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams or willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Personnel supervision preferred
• Certification in First Aid and/or CPR (or willing to become certified upon hiring)

Ability to move through a multi-level facility. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to move up to 10 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IU Cinema

Bloomington, Indiana

$16.50 per hour

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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