Assistant House Manager

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Assistant House Manager Student Status Work Study Optional -You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position. Work Location Springfield Campus Department Juanita K Hammons Hall Hiring Range $15/hour Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours Varies - mostly evenings and weekends How many hours per week are required? Varies Description of Primary Duties

At Juanita K Hammons Hall, Assistant House Managers are responsible for the front of house operations during the run of a performance or event. This includes the lobby and audience areas. Assistant House Managers welcome the public to the theatre and oversee their safety and well-being before, during, and immediately after a show. They are responsible for opening and closing the house before and after a show with diligence and speed. They need to be able to communicate well, and work as a team with fellow employees. This position also works closely with Hammons Hall volunteers, who serve as ushers and ticket-takers. An assistant house manager needs to be friendly, punctual, and reliable.

Key duties of this position include:

• Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service from front-of-house staff.
• Assists with front-of-house operations for public and preview performances.
• Provides an excellent patron experience at all performances.
• Manages printed program distribution and secures programs and other patron materials.
• Maintains the appearance of the lobby and all public areas; communicates with Maintenance, as necessary, to ensure a clean environment.
• Resolves conflicts with patron issues.
• Coordinates volunteer positions during shows.
• Coordinates performance timelines with backstage, including preshow lecture, curtain speeches, and intermission.
• Maintains ticket-scanning equipment, assistive listening devices, and walkie-talkies for communicating with co-workers.
• Completes and distributes house report for each performance, if required.
• Provides leadership in emergency situations, including fire alarm and inclement weather warnings.
• Works to ensure all house management needs are met

Please note: This is a public-facing position and requires a professional appearance. Assistant House Managers will be provided with a uniform shirt/vest. Employees are responsible for providing and wearing black dress pants or a black skirt, black dress shoes, and black socks that comply with the dress code.

Required Qualifications

Customer service experience, ability to lift up to 40 pounds for short periods of time, and flexible schedule.

Required Certifications Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Contact Information

JoshInmon@MissouriState.edu

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Posting Detail

Open Date 08/04/2026 Close Date 10/01/2026 Posting Number 20260095STU

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Due to the nature of the performing arts, most of our events take place in the evenings and on weekends. Please indicate your availability to work throughout the year.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many credit hours are you enrolled in for the upcoming fall semester?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Briefly describe your customer service experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

• • Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure.

• • Are you a current Missouri State University Student?

• Yes

• No