Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

The Theater Department Manager oversees the daily operations of the Theater Department within the Patel Conservatory and is responsible for managing all Theater Department-related administrative, curricular, communication, and event planning needs. The Straz Center's Patel Conservatory provides the finest performing arts training in an inspirational setting, outreach programs that inspire thousands of students in need and a plethora of educational performances and events that enrich the entire community. The award-winning, nationally recognized and fully accredited Patel Conservatory offers a multitude of performing arts classes in dance, theater and music for students of all ages and experience levels.

Located in downtown Tampa, the Straz offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health/dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, food and show discounts, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 26 days of PTO/Holidays per year.

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Planning: Works with the Theater Department Chair to develop, track, and implement long-range and short-term plans for the Theater Program.
• Educational and Administrative Oversight: Ensures all theater administrative team members are meeting organizational goals.
• Financial Management: Provides budgetary support as requested by the Theater Department Chair.
• General Management: Resolves staff, artist, and customer problems and/or concerns under the leadership of the Theater Department Chair.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises a full-time Theater Program Coordinator and multiple part-time Theater Instructors. This role will also work with volunteers and interns under the direction of the Theater Department Chair.

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree in theater or a related field is required, Master's degree preferred; five or more years of equivalent industry experience may be substituted.

Minimum Qualifications:

Thorough understanding of theater management, production, and education.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel:

This position is not expected to travel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform physical activities such as moving, ascending/descending, traversing, operate materials (such as props, costumes, etc) and communicate (required for performance, teaching, listening to music, choreography, etc.).

The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine.

* As a condition of employment and in compliance with Florida House Bill 531, the candidates(s) selected for this position are required to complete a Level 2 background screening through FLClearinghouse. Please sue the following link to view more about the required screening: https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Failure to complete the screening or meet the requirements may result in disqualification from consideration.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.org to learn more about the Straz Center.