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Job Title: Performing Arts Theatre Specialist (HEOa)
Job ID: 29747
Location: John Jay College
Full/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
This is a substitute (temporary) position. The Performing Arts Theater Specialist is responsible for overseeing Front of House operations for events hosted at John Jay College’s Gerald W. Lynch Theater. This role ensures exceptional audience experiences, maintains safety standards, and upholds the theater’s reputation as a premier performance and event space within the college.
Event Management
Staff Management:
· Lead the training, supervision, and evaluation of front of house staff, including ushers and box office personnel.
· Assist in the development of training programs that equip staff with essential customer service, emergency response, and theater operations skills.
· Oversee usher scheduling using the Sling app to ensure proper even coverage.
· Coordinate custodial service requests to maintain a clean and professional event environment.
· Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
· Administers performing arts center programs, as well as productions in other College venues throughout the year.
· Assists management in program planning and goal-setting
· Participates in building relationships between the center and external community and arts organizations
· Collaborates with College academic and administrative departments to assure successful programs
· Trains and supervise center staff
· Assists with routine administration such as booking, scheduling, and maintenance of systems and equipment
· Plans, prepares, and implements center-wide marketing plans
· Coordinates efforts with technical personnel on designing and building of productions
· Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Performing Arts Theatre Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$52,267- 56,447. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
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CLOSING DATE
Posting closes on March 5,2025.
Review of resumes begin February 24,2025.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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