Located in Malvern, People’s Light & Theatre is now in its 41st season and is one of Pennsylvania’s largest professional non-profit theatres. People’s Light is known for its resident company of artists, eclectic mix of productions, and for innovative work with young people. It produces seven to nine plays per season, mixing world premieres, contemporary plays, and fresh approaches to classic texts. People’s Light commissions and produces new work: Of its 384 productions, more than a third have been world or regional premieres.

Front of House Manager

This position is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of front-of-house operations. He/she will lead and develop the FOH staff in both their activity and their approach, providing a safe, welcoming, and vibrant environment for patrons, visitors, and staff. The person holds the lead role in maintaining excellent customer service.

The Front of House Manager will oversee all other house management administrative tasks, such as scheduling, inventory, and placing orders with vendors. Before each production and on a weekly basis, he/she will survey the house, ensure areas of merchandise and concessions are stocked, and the lobby, bathrooms, and house of the theatre(s) in use are cleaned and presentable.

The individual is also responsible for the parking lot and walkways, particularly during inclement weather when sidewalks, steps, and walkways should be shoveled and/or salted and determining if appropriate personnel is called to plow and salt the parking lots. Compliance with safety procedures, licensing, and emergency evacuation plan is essential.

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