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Technical Manager 

Landmark Theatre 

The Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre is a historic theatre and a cultural center of Syracuse, NY and Onondaga County. The Landmark is a workplace that will bring you into contact with world class entertainers and thousands of patrons in one of the most beautiful buildings in Central New York. 

Part Time, Hourly, Seasonal 

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Technical Manager (TM) is responsible for the advancing, staffing, execution, and recovery from both private and public stage events. TMs are the Landmark’s manager of labor assigned by IASTE Local 9 and the Landmark’s liaison to producer, road show personnel, vendors and, for private events, the renter. Backstage labor is assigned by Local 9 but employed by the Landmark, so the TM is the employer’s representative regarding worksite management. 

Advance Work and Pre-booking 

  • Advance events:  
  •  Establish work call times and numbers of personnel required. 
  • Determine what rental equipment is needed (loading dock is supplied by 

Landmark) and coordinate with Producer on acquisition. 

  • Obtain costs of rental equipment and establish estimate of labor costs. 
  • Identify and fulfill backstage needs, company needs, and scheduling including hospitality riders, security calls, parking permits, internal staffing, and other requirements for a successful show. 
  • Deliver estimates and provide billing scheduling and information to the finance department. 

Event Management 

  • Meet the needs of company and tour management from the time of arrival until the time of departure. 
  • In coordination with housekeeping team, ensure the readiness and ongoing serviceability of the dressing rooms and backstage offices for events. 
  • Oversee deployment and placement of local stage personnel. 
  • Coordinate security needs with security contractor and company/tour management. 
  • Ensure a safe environment for backstage workers and talent, record any incidents, and facilitate a safe and efficient load-in, event and load-out. 
  • Verify stage labor reports. 

Event Recovery 

  • Report on any incidents, accidents, challenges, or successes from the event using standardized event reporting forms. 
  • Ensure that stage is returned to “house plot” or to “prepared for next event” as appropriate following conclusion of an event. 
  • Finalize billing for private events in coordination with the finance department. 

 

Successful candidates will have: 

  • Customer centered attitude. 
  • Three or more years of stage event management experience. 
  • Flexible schedules. 
  • Strong communication skills both internally and externally. 
  • Strong attention to detail and follow through. 

 

A Landmark TM must be able to: 

  • Stand for long periods of time. 
  • Climb stairs, multiple times per shift. 
  • Walk or run for long periods of time. 
  • Repeat the same movements. 
  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. 
  • Lift at least 20 pounds unaided. 
  • Dress according to Landmark event dress code 
  • Maintain a level of hygiene appropriate to working with the public 

“Technical Manager” is an event staffing position and therefore is subject to the seasonal Landmark Theatre event schedule. Event managers advance work, event work, and recovery work as dictated by the event schedule. Some touring shows will require that staff who interact with tour personnel have been vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Job Type: Part-time 

Pay: From $24.00 per hour 

Benefits: 

  • Disability insurance 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Flexible schedule 
  • Health insurance 
  • Paid time off 

Schedule: 

  • Day shift 
  • Night shift 
  • Overtime 
  • Weekend availability 

Ability to commute/relocate: 

  • Syracuse, NY 13202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) 

Application Question(s): 

  • How many years of experience do you have in live production work or technical theater? 

Language: 

  • English (Required) 

Work Location: In person 

If interested, send resume to Charles Shatzkin at: cbshatzkin@landmarktheatre.org

 

Job Description

Assistant Event Manager (Front of House) 

Landmark Theatre 

The Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre is a historic theatre and a cultural center of Syracuse, NY and Onondaga County. The Landmark is a workplace that will bring you into contact with world class entertainers and thousands of patrons in one of the most beautiful buildings in Central New York. 

Part Time, Hourly 

Reporting to the General Manager, Event Managers are responsible for the advancing, staffing, execution and recovery from both private and public events: 

Event Management 

  • Meet the needs of company and tour management from the time of arrival until the time of departure, 
  • In coordination with housekeeping team, ensure the readiness and ongoing serviceability of the dressing rooms, lobbies and auditorium for events. 
  • In coordination with the Assistant General Manager ensure that concessions are adequately staffed, prepped and stocked. 
  • Prepare Landmark Member Lounge when required. 
  • Oversee deployment and placement of house captains and volunteer ushers. 
  • Coordinate security needs with security contractor and company/tour management. 
  • Ensure a safe environment for theatre guests, record any incidents, and facilitate a safe and efficient intake and exiting process. 
  • Verify merchandise sales and commissions with merchandise sellers. 

Event Recovery 

  • Report on any incidents, accidents, challenges, or successes from the evening using standardized event reporting forms. 
  • Ensure that public and private areas return to “house plot” or to “prepared for next event” as appropriate following conclusion of an event. 
  • Finalize billing for private events in coordination with the finance department. 

Successful candidates will have: 

  • Customer centered attitude. 
  • Three or more years of event management experience. 
  • Flexible schedules. 
  • Strong communication skills both internally and externally. 
  • Strong attention to detail and follow through. 

A Landmark Event Manager must be able to: 

  • Stand for long periods of time. 
  • Climb stairs, multiple times per shift. 
  • Walk or run for long periods of time. 
  • Repeat the same movements. 
  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. 
  • Lift at least 20 pounds unaided. 
  • Dress according to Landmark event dress code 
  • Maintain a level of hygiene appropriate to working with the public. 

“Event Manager” is a hybrid event staffing and office position and therefore is subject to the seasonal Landmark Theatre event schedule. Event managers are responsible for a limited number of office hours per week plus event work as dictated by the schedule. 

Some rentals may require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees involved with the event. 

Job Type: Part-time 

Pay: From $20.00 per hour 

Benefits: 

  • Disability insurance 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Flexible schedule 
  • Paid time off 

Schedule: 

  • 8-hour shift 
  • Day shift 
  • Night shift 
  • Overtime 
  • Weekend availability 

Supplemental Pay: 

  • Bonus pay 

Ability to commute/relocate: 

  • Syracuse, NY 13202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) 

Experience: 

  • Events management: 2 years (Preferred) 

Language: 

  • English (Required) 

Work Location: In person 

 

If interested, send resume to Marc Albert at: malbert@landmarktheatre.org