The Granada Theatre has 2 open positions
About Us
The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) at the Granada Theatre is dedicated to providing best-in-class production, sales and administrative support to arts organizations from throughout the Santa Barbara region, as well as featuring some of the world’s greatest artists on our stage. SBCPA is making it possible for many of Santa Barbara’s finest performing arts organizations to present their programs with the highest level of contemporary production support and audience comfort. Our most visible area of operation is the historic Granada Theatre.
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Front of House Assistant
The Granada Theatre is looking for a highly motivated candidate to serve as the “Face of the Granada,” representing the organization with the utmost level of excellent customer service when interacting with patrons, clients, and volunteers. This role will focus on timely event execution, excellent customer service, and volunteer supervision and coordination, while working and collaborating with the front of house team.
Reports to: House Manager
Pay: $18-$22 per hour
Location: Santa Barbara, Ca
Status: Part-time (Variable Schedule), Weekends & Evening, Nonexempt
Principle Responsibilities:
- Assists in organization and management of the front of house operations during events.
- Effectively communicates with staff and volunteers to ensure a satisfactory patron experience.
- Responds to patron queries and complaints in a respectful and efficient manner.
- Efficiently solves double seating or re-seating issues with patrons.
- Assist patrons with accessibility requests and accommodation needs in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Granada’s standards of service.
- Organizes and supervises a small team (on average between 3-10) volunteer usher contingent during performances and events.
- Communicates event needs and the duties to volunteer ushers.
- Prepares the venue’s front of house areas for performances and events.
- Assists in event setup and takedown by completing internal checklist.
- Responds to emergencies and reports safety concerns during performances in accordance with the Granada’s safety training protocols.
- Represents the Granada Theatre effectively and professionally at all times.
- Assists in volunteer orientations, trainings, and appreciation events.
Skills/Knowledge:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred, previous customer service experience desired
- Friendly, well-organized, detail oriented, and excellent customer relations skills.
- Must be able to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances.
- Must be able to react professionally and independently when assisting patrons in difficult and emergency situations.
- Communicates effectively and courteously with patrons, staff, and a large team of volunteer ushers.
- CPR and first aid training is preferred.
Working Schedule:
Front of House assistants are part-time workers who are physically present at events and work highly variable hours based on the Granada event schedule. They generally work 10-15 hours per week, in the evenings, including weekdays and weekends. They are expected to attend 75% of our scheduled events. Work includes lots of walking, standing and stair climbing throughout each 5-6-hour shift.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to rapidly move up and down staircases throughout the duration of a performance or event.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time (4-5 hours minimum) during the duration of a performance or event.
- Must be able to lift program boxes, tables, chairs.
- Able to lift 40 lbs
- Must be able to work a wide variety of hours related to scheduled performances and events including evenings, weekends and some holidays.
Benefits & Compensation:
- This is a part-time, nonexempt position. The pay range is $18.00-22.00 per hour depending on skills and experience. The Granada Theatre provides sick time and EAP benefits for all part-time employees
Ticketing Services Assistant Manager
This position assists in managing The Granada Theatre’s Ticketing Services operations and staff, including the Ticketing Services Associates. The TSAM will guide The Granada Theatre’s ticketing operations; interface with resident company partners; supervision of Ticketing Services leads and associates; and provide best-in-class services for patrons of The Granada Theatre, including its Resident Company partners, and its partners in Santa Barbara’s Historic Theatre District. This position will also lead the subscription, group sales, and Community Access Ticketing (CAT) programs.
Reports to: Ticketing Services Manager
Pay: $25.00-30.00 per hour
Location: Santa Barbara, Ca
Status: Full-Time, Weekends & Evening, Nonexempt
Principle Responsibilities:
- Support Ticketing Services Strategy: Collaborate with the Ticketing Services Manager to improve customer experience, analyze sales, track performance, and cross-train for role coverage.
- Oversee Daily Ticketing Operations: Manage all activities related to ticket sales at The Granada Theatre and supervise leads and associates to ensure smooth operation.
- Coordinate Sales Events and Promotions: Align with the Ticketing Services Manager on timelines for presales, promotions, and ensure sound financial practices in reporting and settlements.
- Maintain Customer Service Standards: Address customer service issues and foster a courteous, sales-focused environment in the Ticket Office.
- Manage Tessitura System Operations: Use Tessitura for ticket creation, pricing, invoicing, and accurate financial reporting in partnership with the finance team.
- Interface with Resident Partners: Support ticketing for events by resident companies and rental clients, ensuring accuracy in ticket setup and communication.
- Monitor Consignment and Tenant Sales: Handle consignment ticket tracking and sales coordination for outside partners like UCSB and Music Academy of the West.
- Lead Specialized Ticketing Programs: Oversee subscription, group, and Community Access Ticketing programs, ensuring high service standards for donors and special groups.
- Collaborate with Development & Marketing Teams: Partner with departments to enhance donor experiences and help plan new ticketing service initiatives.
- Supervise and Train Staff: Onboard and train all ticketing associates, enforce policies, and help maintain up-to-date service manuals and procedures.
Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education preferred but not required
Skills/Knowledge:
- Must have a demonstrated understanding of, and dedication to, the delivery of outstanding customer service, both external and internal.
- Must have a highly developed and demonstrable sense of discretion with respect to confidential and private information appropriate to a non-profit organization.
- Must have a keen eye for detail.
- Must be friendly and able to communicate in a personable and mutually respectful fashion as well as effectively build productive relationships with all internal and external constituencies, especially resident companies.
- Must be technologically fluent on Windows-based computer systems and be able to effectively use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must be able to utilize ticketing/CRM software.
Working Conditions:
- The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to see, sit and twist, bend, stand, walk, climb stairs, push, pull, speak in English, use a telephone, computer, copier and other office equipment, and lift up to 30 lbs. The position requires the ability to communicate clearly and perform in complex and often stressful situations. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. Some or all of the essential functions must occasionally or frequently be performed for extended periods of time.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to work comfortably at a computer for lengthy periods of time, taking regular breaks to stretch.
- Must be able to sit 3-5 hours at a time in the ticket office setting.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time (1-3 hours minimum) during the duration of a will–call for a performance or event.
- Must be able to hear on the telephone or in person with average background noise of other Associates’ voices.
- Must be able to work a wide variety of hours related to scheduled performances and events, including evenings, weekends and holidays, in addition to weekday shifts.
- Punctuality and regular attendance are expected.
Benefits & Compensation:
- This is a full-time, nonexempt position. The pay range is $25.00-30.00 per hour depending on skills and experience. The Granada Theatre provides sick time, holidays, PTO, 403(B) match, and EAP benefits
Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, The Granada Theatre (SBCPA) will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if SBCPA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.