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Guest Experience Manager (Events)

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Guest Experience Manager (Events)

New York, NY

Position: Guest Experience Manager (Events)

Department: Performance and Campus Operations

Role Overview:

The Guest Experience Manager (Events) is responsible for the front-of-house management of events at all Lincoln Center-managed venues, including Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, Clark Studio, Kaplan Penthouse and the Public Areas. This includes managing a part-time staff of union and non-union employees, including Guest Experience Representatives and ushers, and collaborating with security, event production and operations teams to ensure guests have a safe and enjoyable experience while at Lincoln Center. Reporting to the Director, the Guest Experience Manager (Events) will work closely with the entire Guest Experience team to ensure our guest care standards are carried over to audience and front of house staff, both in staff preparation and audience communications on site.

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What you'll get to do here:

Event Management

  • Advance events and performances, coordinating with constituents and rental clients to ascertain all information related to guest experience and front of house, , and ensuring security, porters and guest experience staff are appropriately scheduled
  • Manage front of house activities for events and performances taking place in Lincoln Center managed venues, including concert halls and outdoor public areas, acting as sole representative for Lincoln Center to manage on site guest communications, ticketing, entry and exit, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for all
  • Address all guest concerns or issues, with a focus on guest care, coordinating with appropriate staff as needed to resolve
  • Work with the presenting constituent or rental producer to ensure the latest program information, timings and any other pertinent event details are relayed to appropriate staff
  • Conduct pre-event walk throughs to ensure all setups are complete, performance spaces are presentable and request any general maintenance as required
  • Monitor guest queues and quality of service at all public touchpoints, including box office, concessions and coat check
  • Prepare and confirm post-event Performance Reports, staff payroll and any incident reports with close attention to accuracy and detail, utilizing various payroll and scheduling systems
  • Ensure appropriate staff have required event details to prepare for the next day's event

Staff Management

  • Oversee a union and non-union staff of 100+, including Guest Experience Reps, ushers, ticket takers, and utility staff, creating and conducting pre-show briefings, delegating posts and ensuring all are upholding LCPA policies and procedures as outlined per event
  • Work with fellow Guest Experience staff to ensure appropriate staffing is requested and confirmed based on event needs, effectively communicating changes as needed
  • Take an active role in upholding our commitment to guest care, based on current guest service trainings, by continually motivating and uplifting staff, focusing on specific aspects of service each night
  • Address any staff issues, resolving to the best of your ability in real time, or reporting to management as needed and following up in a timely and effective manner
  • Maintain proficiency and knowledge of emergency evacuation plans, accessibility, and guest care as they relate to events, patrons and staff
  • Assist with other administrative tasks as required

You'll be a fit if you bring:

  • 2+ years of experience as a house manager in a theater or performance venue.
  • Exemplary customer service and hospitality skills combined with the motivation and interest to act as a role model to staff
  • Strong management skills with a proven ability to train, supervise, and motivate staff
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks at once, and demonstrate flexibility in light of shifting demands & priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of motivation, persistence and patience in working with various groups of people
  • Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary and on a regular basis
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is the world's leading performing arts center in the heart of New York City. In these times of heightened anxiety and vigilance, we are holding on to the important role the arts play in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.

We are:

1. The manager of the Lincoln Center Campus.

-We are part of 16 acres of activity and one of eleven amazing resident organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate a number of series showcasing music, dance, and theater

3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

Lincoln Center is a diverse team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."

Lincoln Center welcomes applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

What's the news?

Get Ready for ‘Summer for the City'

  • Lincoln Center's Summer Festival to Focus on Civic Bonds
  • Lincoln Center announces free shows and concerts for 3rd annual 'Summer for the City'
  • Lincoln Center's ‘Summer For The City' Fest Returns This June With 200+ Fun, Free Events
  • Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center Is Set

Campus Happenings

  • Earth month brings music outside at Lincoln Center
  • 'Rent' Is Coming Back To New York In A Uniquely Reimagined Form
  • Chef Kwame Onwuachi Explores His Roots, and His New York Upbringing, at Tatiana
  • Henry Timms Wants to Tear Down Walls at Lincoln Center

Legacies of San Juan Hill

  • Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black Community
  • Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
  • Lincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
  • Chef Kwame Onwuachi Explores His Roots, and His New York Upbringing, at Tatiana

Who is our President and CEO?

Mariko Silver

Join us!

It is the policy of Lincoln Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: Lincoln-1557
Employment Type: Part Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Pet Insurance
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training