Event Volunteer Supervisor

Job Summary

The House Manager oversees all front-of-house operations
before, during, and after events at Kingsbury Hall and occasionally at other UtahPresents venues, with a primary focus on building,
managing, and sustaining a robust volunteer program. Serving as the face of UtahPresents, the House Manager leads and supports a team of
volunteer and paid Ushers, Ticket Scanners, Concessions, and Merchandise Sellers, working in close collaboration with the Box Office and
Production teams to create a welcoming, safe, and efficient experience for patrons.

The House Manager is responsible for recruiting,
training, scheduling, and retaining a diverse and engaged volunteer workforce, ensuring volunteers feel supported, informed, and valued.
They efficiently prepare the venue to ensure patrons, artists, volunteers, and staff have a positive experience from ticket scan through
departure. The House Manager serves as the on-site authority in the event of an emergency.

UtahPresents seeks a collaborative and
service-oriented leader with strong organizational and communication skills, a passion for volunteer engagement, and the ability to foster
community through the arts.

Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Due to the crowd management and safety aspects of this
position, demonstrated ability to perform all of the below is required:

Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and
supervision of volunteer ushers and front-of-house volunteers, ensuring appropriate coverage for all events

Develop, implement, and
maintain a comprehensive volunteer usher program in collaboration with the Event Manager, including outreach to community members and
partner organizations

Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture by providing clear expectations, ongoing communication,
coaching, and feedback

Implement and manage volunteer recognition and retention initiatives, which may include appreciation events,
end-of-season celebrations, complimentary ticket opportunities, and milestone recognition

Hire, train, and schedule paid
front-of-house staff as needed, and conduct performance evaluations with recommendations for retention or advancement

Serve as the
primary on-site point of contact for volunteers during events, addressing questions, resolving issues, and ensuring volunteers feel
supported and prepared

Adhere to performance schedules and timelines, coordinating closely with Stage Management and Box Office to
ensure smooth and timely operations

Prepare and oversee front-of-house event setup, including signage, concessions preparation, VIP
and security entrances, seating signage, and cleanliness of public spaces

Demonstrate excellent customer service and conflict
de-escalation skills when interacting with patrons, volunteers, and staff from diverse backgrounds

Communicate and enforce venue
policies, including bag checks, prohibited items, photo/video restrictions, and patron conduct expectations

Exercise sound judgment
in resolving issues independently or escalating to management or emergency services when appropriate

Scan tickets, verify validity,
assist with seating, and resolve patron seating concerns as needed

Provide clear leadership and calm direction during emergencies,
ensuring the safety of patrons, volunteers, artists, and staff

Complete required pre- and post-event documentation, including
incident reports, concessions close-outs, and merchandise settlements

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Strong ability to recruit,
motivate, train, and retain volunteers

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to operate
and troubleshoot ticketing software, ticket scanners, point-of-sale systems, radios, and related technologies

Proficiency with
scheduling tools and Microsoft Office software

Ability to support patrons with disabilities, including adjusting removable seating
and managing assisted listening devices

Knowledge of employee and volunteer relations best practices, with the ability to address
concerns professionally and escalate appropriately

PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Ability to walk, sit, and stand for the duration of an
event, including navigating stairs and a ramped auditorium

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and assist with setting up temporary tables,
chairs, and tents

Ability to speak clearly and hear or lip-read adequately

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a
Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 3
years of progressively more responsible events coordination experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
required. A related field may include but is not limited to: Business, Communications, Hotel / Hospitality Management, Sports Management and
Public Relations.

Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and supervising employees and processes.

Applicants must
demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.

Preferences

• Experience recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising volunteers in a performing arts,
  nonprofit, or event-based environment
• Supervisory experience in a mid-to-large event venue, theater, or multi-plex cinema
• Experience developing volunteer engagement, recognition, and retention strategies
• Box Office experience, including familiarity
  with Spektrix, Ticketmaster, or similar ticketing systems and ticket scanning technology
• Knowledge of current information
  technology platforms used for scheduling, communication, and volunteer management
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus
• Crowd
  Manager Training certification
• First Aid/AED certification

Special Instructions

Requisition Number:
PRN16751N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Work weeks vary based on event schedules and
frequently include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Department: 00491 – Utah Presents
Location: Campus
Pay Rate
Range: 20-25
Close Date: 5/5/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/196160

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