Please email a resume/info/questions about these positions to:

employment@themarsh.org

Operations/Producing Manager

The Marsh annually develops and produces over 600 innovative award-winning new theater performances at our San Francisco and Berkeley facilities and now on MarshStream, our digital platform. For the past 33 years, The Marsh has been known as the premiere developer of solo performances, instigating new work through our classes and developing work performance series. Additionally, we provide year-round performing arts programs for youth, both onsite and for SFUSD (SF
Unified School District), where no child is turned away because of financial need. The Marsh also showcases local, national and international performances through its MarshStream International Solo
Fest and Voices of Youth, our teen festival. Our General Manager provides leadership and managerial direction for The Marsh, serving as a conduit of communication and information between our Artistic/Executive Director and our administrative staff, ensuring that Marsh performances, both live and streamed, are presented to the highest professional standards.

We are seeking a leader who wants to work in a dynamic, fun, and collaborative non-profit environment. This position provides the opportunity to work directly with the Artistic/Executive Director and premier artists and to play a significant role in continuing The Marsh’s position as a Bay Area cultural treasure.

Duties:
Personnel Management

  1. Spearhead and manage hiring of new staff.
  2. Provide supervision, oversight and coaching of all staff reporting
    to this position.
  3. Manage and support staff.
  4. Performance reviews and continuous performance
    support between reviews.
  5. Update job descriptions, agreements, and work assignment roles
    and responsibilities.
  6. Ensure that payroll gets run, including payroll taxes. Review
    payroll audit, and ensure that employee files are complete.

Producing Management

  1. Work with Artistic/Executive Director to schedule and manage
    performances, festivals and Marsh and MarshStream events.
  2. Develop, implement and oversee organization’s processes and
    systems. Maintain and distribute staff contact list.
  3. Work with payroll staff to ensure compliance (including prompt
    payments) for all city, state, and federal laws related to
    organizational management and operations.

Facilities and Property

  1. Supervise facilities’ team to maintain a safe, organized, clean and
    secure work environment. Coordinate handy persons and repairs.
    Oversee contracts for garbage, janitorial, recycling, and utilities.
  2. Work with management staff to ensure compliance with
    inspections, building codes, and other safety and health related
    obligations.
  3. Supervise and schedule all space uses. Maintain Google and
    physical calendars for venues and spaces in building. Work with
    production team for show bookings. Handle all inquiries and
    emails related to space issues, rentals, etc.
  4. Manage equipment and computer purchases and maintenance.
  5. Manage keys, alarms, etc.
  6. Manage other special projects (office remodel/design, etc.)

Required Skills

A strong combination of education and experience, including:

  1. Minimum of Bachelor of Arts or Science
  2. Education or training in a field related to theater, arts, and/or
    nonprofit management.
  3. Management experience, with specific preference given for theater
    experience.
  4. High level of administrative, financial, and communication skills.

Details

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours.
Reports to: Artistic/Executive Director
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education

How to apply
Please send the following to employment@themarsh.org:

  1. 1-page cover letter
  2. Résumé
  3. References

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

Email: employment@themarsh.org
Website: themarsh.org

House Manager

The House Manager position is a part-time position with shifts mainly in the evenings and on the weekends. The House Manager (HM) is responsible for all aspects of the front of house operation of the theater during performances. Opportunities in both San Francisco and Berkeley Theaters.

Duties-

  • Count and maintain the accuracy of all monies
  • Fill out all nightly paperwork and send nightly emails
  • Maintain cleanliness of theater spaces, bathroom facilities, building façade, etc. before and after performances
  • Put out and oversee the selling of all concessions
  • Manage door list, greet and work with patrons upon entry of the theater including checking names off of a door list and selling tickets at the door as necessary
  • Ensure the comfort and safety of all patrons before, during and after performances
  • Responsible for management of volunteer(s)
  • Make pre-show welcome announcements to audience
  • Be sure refrigerators are fully stocked and communicate any need for inventory to the appropriate people
  • Ensure proper signage is posted to direct patrons to correct doors
  • Coordinate with the Technician for house opening and start of show
  • Coordinate with Technician to ensure performer(s)’s needs are fulfilled
  • Ensure theater spaces are fully cleaned and ready for next show
  • Ensure security of building at all times while on duty
  • Assist Technician as needed and able
  • Host post-show receptions
  • Other duties as requested by a supervisor

Time Commitment-

House Managers are required to arrive 90 minutes prior to the performance start time unless otherwise instructed by a supervisor. Performances run anywhere from 60-120 minutes plus additional intermissions when necessary. Clean up and close up time following a performance is generally 30 minutes.

Compensation-

All San Francisco House Managers receive $70 per show (4 hour shift) and $17 an hour thereafter.
On the rare occasion of a talk-back, reception, or an extra lengthy performance, House Managers’ compensation may be raised. This will be decided by The Marsh management team and HM’s will be informed accordingly.

Technician & Stage Manager
(Lighting/Sound Board Operator)

The Technician/Stage Manager position is a part time position with shifts mainly in the evenings and on the weekends. The position also requires availability during weekday daytimes as needed for technical load-ins and rehearsals. The Technician/Stage Manager is responsible for successful execution of all technical aspects of the performance and back of the house responsibilities.

Technical Duties

• Coordinate tech rehearsals and load-ins with Producing Manager
• Participate in hang and focuses for assigned shows
• Be at all necessary technical rehearsals
• Operate sound and lighting boards as discussed and practiced for assigned performances
• Ensure the performer(s)’s needs are fulfilled
• Ensure all technical equipment is functioning properly before each performance
• Inform Producing Manager of any issues with equipment or the needs of any accessories or expendables
• Ensure booth spaces are fully cleaned and ready for next show and other technicians

Stage Manager Duties

• Ensure all seating is properly set up per the audience count for each performance
• Ensure cleanliness of stage (swept and mopped) and backstage areas for performer(s)
• Maintain comfortable temperature of performance space before and during performances (i.e. cool off or heat up space as needed)
• Coordinate with the House Manager for house opening and start of show
• Communicate with performer(s) to give time leading up to show time
• Ensure security of building at all times while on duty
• Assist the House Manager as needed and able
• Other duties as requested by a supervisor

Time Commitment

Technicians/Stage Managers are generally required to arrive 2 hours prior to the performance start time unless otherwise instructed by a supervisor. Performances typically run 60-90 minutes plus additional intermissions when necessary. Clean up and close up time following a performance is generally 30 minutes depending on the Technician and House Manager. Occasionally performances will be followed by receptions or talk-backs. Technicians are informed in advance in most cases when available.

Compensation

All Technicians receive $20-$24 an hour, depending on experience.

Virtual Performance Producer (Remote) Part Time

The Virtual Performance Producer position is a part time position with shifts mainly in the evenings and on the weekends. The position also requires availability during weekday daytimes as needed for virtual technical rehearsals. The Virtual Performance Producer is responsible for successful execution of all technical aspects of the virtual performance and virtual house responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Zoom and YouTube capabilities
• Ability to multi task
• Reliable high speed internet
• Laptop or Desktop computer 


Technical Duties

• Coordinate tech rehearsals General Manager
• Be at all necessary technical rehearsals
• Operate sound cues as discussed and practiced for assigned performances
• Ensure the performer(s)’s needs are fulfilled
• Ensure all technical equipment is functioning properly before each performance
• Inform General Manager of any issues with equipment or the needs of any accessories or expendables

Time Commitment

Virtual Performance Producer are generally required to arrive 1 hour prior to the performance start time unless otherwise instructed by a supervisor. Performances typically run 60-90 minutes plus additional intermissions when necessary. Post performance time following a performance is generally 30 minutes. Occasionally performances will be followed by receptions or talk-backs. Virtual Performance Producers are informed in advance in most cases when available.

Compensation

All Virtual Performance Producers receive $20 an hour. On the rare occasion of a talk-back, reception, or an extra lengthy performance, compensation may be raised. This will be decided by The Marsh management team and HM’s will be informed accordingly.