Front of House Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 05/18/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 0039000 Position Title Front of House Manager Hiring Range Minimum $56,500 Hiring Range Maximum Please inquire Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule

Regular night and weekend work at events.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Wilson Hall

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Front of House Manager, this position is responsible for all Front of House operations for Hopkins Center events. Direct reports include temporary employees, students and community volunteer usher workforce. Diplomacy and maintaining a high level of customer service are essential as this position balances the needs of the many on- and off-campus constituents, including patrons, institutional donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff, members and others.

Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• One to three years of administrative experience in an arts related setting; or the equivalent.
• One year of experience working on-site during live public events, providing access to patrons of all ages and abilities.
• Demonstrated management capability and proven organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to develop professional working relationships with students and volunteers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Word and Excel, and other current technologies.
• Should enjoy meeting the public and solving problems that may arise in public service.
• Commitment to working effectively as part of an equitable, anti-racist, anti-biased team and work environment. Related training is a plus.
• Irregular work schedule includes primarily nights and weekends with some late nights and early mornings.
• Ability to lift, carry and move objects such as boxes of programs and stanchions.
• Strong sense of initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Be informed about and compliant with ADA and PCI policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest and knowledge about the performing arts is preferred.
• Experience with NSCAN and Tessitura
• Comfortable with the Google Platform as well as other types of cloud-based collaboration spaces.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Jan Sillery Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-1417 Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Jan Sillery, Director of Financial and Administrative Operations Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

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Key Accountabilities

Description

Front of House Management

This role supervises the management of all public events including front of house set-ups in venues as required. The work includes planning and advancement of house arrangements as well as active awareness and troubleshooting during events. This forward-facing position sets the tone for a welcoming environment for patrons including appropriate greeting and assistance, conflict de-escalation and resolution and ensuring comfort and safety. Monitors all accessibility, ADA, 504, life safety, building and fire codes for events and ensures special needs patrons are supported. Maintains the Hopkins Center database of record as well as prepares and provides events reports. With support from the Box Office and Company Management, this role manages the execution and reconciliation of merchandise sales.

Percentage Of Time 60 Description

Supervisory

Hires, trains, supervises and schedules the Hopkins Center House staff, including part time student House Managers, Ushers and Volunteers as well as part time non-student ushers and managers. Oversees volunteer usher relationships. Serves in a leadership role for the student workforce.

Percentage Of Time 30 Description

Financial Responsibilities

Prepares and submits all student and non-student payroll. May provide labor and event estimates as needed. Oversees the sale of merchandise and subsequent reconciliation.

Percentage Of Time 10

• -- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all. -- Performs other duties as assigned

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