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Operations Manager (Full Time) Field Arts & Events Hall

Posted: 11/04/2024

OPERATIONS MANAGER 

THE ORGANIZATION 
With its 500-seat multi-purpose auditorium and 400-seat state-of-the-art conference facility, Field Arts & Events Hall represents the newest and most significant arts, entertainment, and special events combination found anywhere on the North Olympic Peninsula. 

 
THE POSITION 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITES 

The Operations Manager reports directly to the Executive and Artistic Director and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Field Arts & Events Hall. This role oversees with decision making abilities for facility management, production logistics, box office operations and policy, food & beverage labor, sales, cost of goods, human resources, conference and events center, legal and licensing compliance, and general administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of Field Hall’s programs and events. The Operations Manager will work closely with the Executive & Artistic Director, the Chief Financial Strategist and other department heads to achieve the Field Hall’s strategic goals.  

Operations Manager will improve labor efficiency and expense controls with an entrepreneurial mindset for revenue expansion. 

Direct Reports: Facility, Box Office, Food & Beverage, HR, Production, Conference & Events  

 

DUTIES 

Staff Management 

  • Supervise and manage the work of all direct reports. 

  • Provide training and development opportunities for staff members. 

  • Ensure that staff members follow all safety protocols, procedures and company policy; ie. employee handbook and other regulations. 

  • Create a positive environment of collaboration and success. 

  • Support an environment with a finance mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. 

  • Develop cross-over departmental support to ensure teamwork and streamline labor. 

 

Facility Management 

  • Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the facility. 

  • Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure timely completion of repairs and renovations. 

  • Manage facility energy consumption and waste management. 

  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards. 

  • Negotiate and manage annual service contracts. 

 

Administrative Support 

  • Manage administrative operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting. 

  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth communication and collaboration. 

  • Oversee consistent and equitable implementation of Field Hall policy and practices. 

  • Develop checks and balances for proper use of Field Hall resources. 

 

Food & Beverage 

  • Oversee the management of the Kitchen, Bar, Café and Catering operations to build best efficiency, quality while building better financial margins.  

  • Track all food inventory and monitor waste/theft. 

 

Conference & Events 

  • Support current staff in expanding sales. 

  • Maximize the usage of a multi-use building. 

  • Maintain “world-class” hospitality. 

 

Production Logistics 

  • Oversee and support the management of all labor and scheduling for the technical aspects of performances and events, including lighting, sound, and stage management. 

  • Track inventory and needs for performance and rental equipment. 

  • Work with artists and production teams to ensure all contract needs are met. 

  

QUALIFICATIONS? 

• Be Proactive!  

• 5+ years of management experience. 

• 5+ years of non-profit experience and/or related fields. 

• Proven track record of success in financial management.  

• Skill in planning, managing and organizing complex schedules and event management. 

• A deep knowledge of hospitality and customer experience. 

• A collaborative nature with the ability to quickly establish credibility and gain the respect and support of colleagues, donors and volunteers. 

• A team builder and a team leader. 

• A good listener 

• A quick study 

• Extremely well-organized and self-starter, capable of handling multiple tasks and establishing priorities. 

• Comfortable and confident decision maker. 

• A track record as an effective communicator who is enthusiastic, articulate and persuasive, with excellent writing skills. 

• Strong passion for the performing arts, community development, and/or conferences and events. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands must be representative in order to successfully perform the functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual to perform the functions of this position. 

COMPENSATION  

$70,000 – 80,000 plus full benefits. 

  • Health  

  • Dental 

  • Vision 

  • Retirement match (403b), after 6 months 

  • 12 paid holidays 

  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time 

 

Applicants must submit the following to be considered for the position: 
• Cover letter 
• Resume 

• References provided upon request 

  

As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people from any historically underrepresented group to apply including people of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community.  Field Arts & Events Hall is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to info@fieldhallevents.org with subject line Development Officer - Your Name.  

The position will remain open until filled.  

 

ABOUT FIELD ARTS & EVENTS HALL 

Field Hall’s mission is to provide a home for arts and events that brings people together and strengthens our community.  

Field Hall’s vision is to inspire, nurture and empower the local arts community and to enrich the cultural life and educational experience of residents and visitors by merging arts, science, and culture and sparking economic development. 

Field Hall’s values respects all peoples and cultures through arts excellence and inclusive programming and is a welcoming place for all in our community to connect through creativity.  

 

Field Hall will: 

  • Serve, strengthen, and?showcase arts and culture?in Port?Angeles. 

  • Draw people of?all ages and backgrounds to downtown Port?Angeles?for a variety of activities year-round. 

  • Celebrate?what is?unique?about Port?Angeles and?enhance its reputation. 

  • Be a core piece of?Port Angeles’ identity – a source of community pride.? 

 

With its 500-seat multi-purpose auditorium, 300-seat state-of-the-art conference facility, art gallery, catering kitchen, and coffee shop, Field Hall represents the newest and most significant arts, entertainment, and special events combination found anywhere in the region.?  

 

As a performing arts center, Field Hall will serve the North Olympic Peninsula as a host for artistic programming produced by new and existing local nonprofit performance, cultural, and education groups and as a presenter of world-class artistic and cinematic programming to audiences.   

 

As a venue for conferences and events, Field Hall will serve as a modern critically needed venue for community gatherings, meetings, non-profit seminars, and local business events as well as a full-service event center for regional and national conferences, sales and marketing events, tourism conclaves, etc.   

 

Sitting immediately adjacent to the City’s new waterfront esplanade, the building features breathtaking views of Vancouver Island, the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the North, and the Olympic Mountains to the South. In so doing, its architecture captures the vibrancy, sense of community, and natural beauty of the surrounding area. 

 

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