Part - Time House Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Upper School - San Jose, CA 95129Position Type: StaffSalary Range: $18.45 - $30.00 HourlyThe Harker School is seeking a part-time House Manager to support performing arts events and campus productions throughout the school year. Hours are based on the performing arts production and event schedule and will primarily include evenings and weekends.

The House Manager oversees front-of-house operations, audience safety, and lobby logistics for performances and events. This role is responsible for creating a welcoming, accessible, and safe environment for patrons while coordinating and mentoring student volunteers serving as ushers and other front-of-house support.
Qualifications

Oversees front-of-house operations for performing arts events and campus productions

Supervises and provides direction to student volunteers serving as ushers, ticket scanners, and program distributors

Coordinates lobby setup and ensures public areas are clean, organized, and ready to welcome patrons

Greets and assists patrons, responds to questions, and professionally resolves seating or ticketing concerns

Uses On The Stage, Harker’s ticketing system, to support ticket scanning and troubleshoot ticketing issues as needed

Maintains headset communication with the stage manager to coordinate lobby countdowns, clear the house, and execute late-seating cues

Serves as the primary front-of-house point of contact for emergency procedures and audience safety

Ensures exits, aisles, and pathways remain clear and assists patrons with accessibility or mobility needs

Conducts pre- and post-show inspections of the venue and front-of-house areas

Completes front-of-house reports documenting attendance, incidents or concerns, and student usher attendance

Provides excellent customer service and creates a positive and welcoming experience for students, families, guests, and members of the Harker community

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, and mentor student volunteers

Strong customer service skills and a professional, welcoming demeanor

Dependable and punctual, with the ability to arrive prepared for scheduled events

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to remain calm and professional while resolving patron, seating, or ticketing concerns

Ability to communicate effectively with production staff during live performances

Comfortable learning and using the On The Stage ticketing system

Ability to respond appropriately and calmly in emergency situations

Schedule

This is a part-time position with hours based on Harker’s performing arts and event schedule. Evening and weekend availability is required. The anticipated schedule for the school year includes:

September

Friday, 9/25 – Harker Concert Series | 5:30–9:30 PM

October

Saturday, 10/3 – Harker Day Shows | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Thursday, 10/22 – US Fall Play Performance | 6:00–10:00 PM

Friday, 10/23 – US Fall Play Performance | 6:00–10:00 PM

Saturday, 10/24 – US Fall Play Performance | 6:00–10:00 PM

November

Wednesday, 11/18 – US Fall Choral Concert | 5:30–8:30 PM

Friday, 11/20 – Harker Concert Series | 5:30–9:30 PM

December

Wednesday, 12/2 – MS Instrumental Concert | 5:30–9:30 PM

Friday, 12/4 – US Instrumental Concert | 5:30–10:00 PM

January

Friday, 1/8 – SDS | 6:00–10:00 PM

Saturday, 1/9 – SDS | 6:00–10:00 PM

Friday, 1/22 – MLK Celebration | 5:00–9:00 PM

Friday, 1/29 – US Dance Production | 6:00–10:00 PM

Saturday, 1/30 – US Dance Production | 1:00–4:00 PM

Saturday, 1/30 – US Dance Production | 6:00–10:00 PM

February

Friday, 2/19 – Harker Concert Series | 5:30–9:30 PM

Wednesday, 2/24 – United Voices | 6:00–10:00 PM

March

Thursday, 3/18 – US Spring Musical | 6:00–10:00 PM

Friday, 3/19 – US Spring Musical | 6:00–10:00 PM

Saturday, 3/20 – US Spring Musical | 1:00–4:00 PM

Saturday, 3/20 – US Spring Musical | 6:00–10:00 PM

Friday, 3/26 – Just Dance | 6:00–9:00 PM

April

Friday, 4/9 – An Evening of Jazz | 5:30–9:30 PM

Friday, 4/30 – US In Concert (Spring Choral) | 5:30–8:30 PM

May

Saturday, 5/15 – Senior Showcase | 6:00–10:00 PM

Dates and times are anticipated and may change based on Harker’s production and event schedule.

Our Mission

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond and to foster kindness, respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability and a love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.

Compensation

Pay for this position is determined according to The Harker School's established pay scale and is based on relevant education and experience, as evaluated by the Human Resources Department. The posted pay range reflects the full pay scale for this position. While the maximum rate is included for transparency, most new hires can expect to fall within the lower to middle portion of the pay scale based on their qualifications and experience.