The Theater Manager role is critical to ensuring the smooth theater operations of Urbanworld 2014. Theater Managers are problem solvers, must have strong customer service & communication skills and be able to thrive in a fast paced environment. 

Location: New York

The areas in which Theater Managers will be responsible for during the festival are outlined below:

Pre-Screening

• Place any posters or materials relevant to screening 30 minutes prior to start of program
• Confirm and execute any setup needs for theater (i.e. reserved seating, directors chairs for filmmakers Q&A, additional microphones, audience award eligibility)
• Announce film, filmmakers and UW14 specific information prior to each screening during welcome remarks (script provided)
• Delegate and lead volunteers on line management, particularly for Opening Night and Closing Night features
•  Assist with ushering filmmakers and talent to seating, when needed
• Ensure timely start of scheduled program

During Screening

• Check assigned theater regularly for picture and sound quality
• Set up polling information in theater 10 minutes prior to end of film

Post Screening

•  Communicate PollEverywhere process and details to audience post screening
• Managing flow and timing of Q&A; ensure timely conclusion of post film Q&A

General

• Manage volunteer team (role, logistics) while on site
• Ensure that all space and tables are orderly and presentable (no eating in public)
• Address other requests, as needed

Time Commitment

Commitment to a minimum of 2 day shifts and 3 evening shifts (one of which must be Saturday, September 20)

• Registration, AMC - September 17, (12 pm - 4:30 pm)
• Opening Night, SVA - September 18 (6 pm - close)
• AMC - September 19 & 20 - must be available evening of September 20 (10 am - close)
• Community Screenings - September 21 from (5 pm - close). Willingness to travel to Brooklyn, Queens or Harlem.

Compensation

The rates are as follow:

• Opening Night - $100
• Community Screening - $100
• Full day (AMC) - $200
• Half day (AMC) - $100

Please email [email protected] for application details.