Part-Time Operations Manager

Join the Sierra School of Performing Arts and play a pivotal role in bringing the magic of theater to life!

The Sierra School of Performing Arts (SSPA) is a vibrant nonprofit organization that nurtures creativity, fosters community, and produces dynamic theater experiences. We are seeking a part-time operations manager to oversee some of the behind-the-scenes operations that make our productions and programs run seamlessly.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage student, volunteer, and donor data.
• Oversee volunteer relations, recruitment, and coordination.
• Assist with administration of educational programs, including scheduling and enrollment.
• Handle day-to-day business tasks that may include managing and updating insurance and ensuring compliance with contracts and registrations.
• Assist the Producing Artistic Director in operational planning and execution for at least two annual productions (youth and regular), including:
  – Promotions, ticket sales, and audience engagement.
  – Coordinating set building, safety protocols, and front/back-of-house operations.
  – Post-production cleanup and reporting.
• Supervise facility management, including rentals, maintenance, and problem-solving.
  – Ensure that space for classes/camps/rehearsals is ready for use.
• Track grant fulfillment metrics and provide fiscal support as needed.
• Create a thorough and up-to-date policies-and-procedures manual
• Serve as a resource for board committees as necessary.

What We’re Looking For:
Required Skills:

• Strong project management skills, from design to execution.
• Competence in learning and using SaaS tools and software.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate, ask clarifying questions and define project parameters.
• A people-person who interacts well with kids, parents, staff, and volunteers.
• Must be flexible and dependable, willing to work odd hours.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in theater, whether on the production side or as a performer is a plus.
• Office or project management experience, ideally in a nonprofit or arts-related setting.
• The starting pay range will be $800-$1,000 per month based on an estimated 5-10 hours per week/20-40 hours per month to start. There will be some regular office hours and those are to be determined.

Please contact us at info@sierrachoolofperformingarts.org for more information or to learn how to apply.