Facilities and Rental Manager

Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown, PA seeks a part-time Facilities and Rental Manager to work with the Executive Director, Staff, and Board to lead the company into its next exciting phase.

About Steel River Playhouse 

Steel River Playhouse is a non-profit theatre and education organization dedicated to sharing stories that reflect our collective humanity. Steel River is located in Pottstown, PA in a 2.4 million dollar performing arts center with a 200-seat mainstage space and a 100-seat blackbox space. The Playhouse has become an economic driver for downtown Pottstown and, since its founding, Steel River Playhouse has staged over 150 productions, entertained over 200,000 audience members, and educated 20,000 students. Our 2024-2025 season has 7 mainstage shows and additional seasonal educational programming. 

As Steel River Playhouse concludes its 23rd year, we are embracing a vision where Everybody Plays a Role. We are opening the doors to new and exciting artists, eliminating obstacles for people to attend though diverse ticketing strategies, expanding our volunteer opportunities, and inviting small businesses, charities, and community organizations into our building and programming. 

The Facilities and Rental Manager will report to the Executive Director.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

70% – Facilities

• Develop and implement daily and ongoing cleaning and maintenance schedules and procedures for all facility systems.
• Manage facility supply ordering and assist in Front of House supply orders as needed
• Manage and schedule janitorial and waste management services
• Manage facility security, including alarms, keys, and related systems
• Providing training, information, and support on facility systems to SRP staff and contractors as needed.
• Manages all contracts and repairs for the facilities as needed including HVAC, elevator, electric, wireless internet, and more.
• In coordination with the Artistic Producer and Technical Director, maintains a room schedule and all inquiries into space use.
• Prepares spaces for use by internal and external parties.
• Manages existing and new vendor relationships.
• Maintains and negotiates vendor contracts.
• Plan, schedule, and manage vendor job assignments, completion, records, and financial accountability.
• Respond to facilities emergencies including security issues, HVAC repair, and more on an on-call basis in coordination with other staff.

30% – Rental

• In coordination with the Executive Director, create and manage a new events rental system.
• Field and coordinate any and all rental inquiries.
• Manage external events and staffing needs for external events.

Ideal Qualifications include:

• 1-3 years in facilities or rental management with previous facilities or rental experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s preferred.
• Understanding of facility management and an aptitude for new technologies.
• Ability to manage volunteers and events.
• Solid verbal and communication skills.
• Strong communication skills in diverse, collaborative environments.
• Experience and knowledge in integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into day-to-day work.
• Ability to work in an environment that prioritizes flexibility, innovation, and efficiency and seeks and welcomes fresh talent and perspectives from the broader theater community.
• Ability to collaborate to produce ambitious and inclusive theatrical work.

Location and Schedule

In-person work hours required at 245 E High Street Pottstown, PA with minimal flexible remote hours to be determined. Additional weekend and evening in-person hours may be required depending upon production schedules. Local residency in Montgomery County or the Greater Philadelphia area, or a willingness to move, is required.

Salary Range and How to Apply

10K at approximately 12 hours per week. Approximate start date September 15th. Please send resume/CV, cover letter, and 3 references to alec.williams@steelriver.org.

As this position will work around minors, applicants will be required to obtain three different background certifications before hiring: Pennsylvania Criminal History Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Check, and a FBI Criminal History Check.