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PT Assistant Manager - Film Society Venues
Philadelphia Film Society
PT THEATER ASSISTANT MANAGER
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Range: $16.50/hr
Location: Film Society Center
Reports to: Assistant General Manager
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Transforming Philadelphia through the power of film.
As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Film Society Center, Film Society Bourse, and Film Society East, the Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community. PFS Theater Managers support the overall operation of the theatre and ensure policies and procedures are being followed and operational standards are achieved. They are cross trained in all departments to assist where needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Perform daily opening, closing, operational, and administrative duties
- Responsible for working in all departments and all theatre job functions
- Train and coach Theater Staff in their specific job functions
- Operate all projection and audio-visual equipment within the theatre, both hardware, and software and maintenance as required. Working knowledge of all systems within the facility in Booth and Projection technology including maintenance, programming, and all related projection skills. 35mm experience is a plus.
- Ensure that Theater Staff follow the dress code
- Interact with Guests for improved service in the theatre and ensure that Theater Staff are providing superior customer service
- Reconcile all receipts taken in during a business day
- Learn and follow the policies and procedures as established by PFS. Enforces these with all Theater Staff fairly and consistently.
- Follow and enforce all HR policies and procedures.
- Lead or attend a mandatory team discussion at the start of or during a shift
- Supervise and participate in daily/weekly/monthly cleaning duties
- Regularly identify and sanitize high contact areas within and around the theatre
- Adhere to company health & safety standards
- Properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment while completing position-specific tasks
- Properly address any safety or security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.)
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
SKILLS
- An energetic and friendly attitude
- Excellent customer service
- Accurate cash handling and basic math skills
- The ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders, and personalities
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Ability to take and follow direction
- Responds with a sense of urgency
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to train and lead others
- Must be able to resolve conflict
- Proficiency in MS Suite
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School or G.E.D. graduate preferred
- One year experience in guest-focused business
- Working knowledge of all theater crew functions
- Complete basic food handling training and obtain any local or state-mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required
- Management members who work with alcohol are required to complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program
- Availability to work flexible hours which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- This position requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, and repetitive motions. All applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
