Job Details
Working Title: House Manager H-472
Role Title: Public Relations and Marketing Specialist I
Position Number: H-472
FLSA: Non Exempt
Appointment Type: Part Time
Type of Posting: General Public
Is Sensitive Position?: No
Designated Personnel: Yes
Responsible Employee: This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
If Designated Personnel, please paste statement: This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.
Statement of Economic Interest: No
Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?: No
Departmental Objective
To enhance and enrich the cultural development and awareness of the University and greater region by offering superior performing arts experiences delivered with the highest level of service.
Purpose of the Position
This position will support the Ferguson Center by being responsible for the smooth operations of the lobby and audience seating area during events held at the facility. House Managers are to provide and enforce excellent customer service by creating a welcoming environment, overseeing all patron and staff safety and well-being from arrival through departure post-event. Additionally, this position will assist the Patron Services Manager in the supervision of student and volunteer staff and also support to the Ticket Office as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position
- Excellent oral, written and organizational skills
- Excellent cash handling skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to manage and work effectively with people
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, solve problems and make decisions
- Ability to operate calmly under pressure and be adaptable to any situation
- Ability to work potentially long, irregular hours including weekends for an extended period as dictated by events schedule
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
Experience:
- Experience in a customer service environment
- Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software
Additional Consideration(s)
Education:
- College coursework in the fine and performing arts
Experience:
- Experience in event management, front of house and/or ticket office operations
- Experience working at a performing arts center
- Experience working in hospitality
- Experience supervising others
Role Code: 29091
Salary Information
Salary $16.26 to $20.32, Commensurate with Education and Experience
Conditions of Employment
- This is an HOURLY position and does NOT entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and is limited to 1500 hours in a 365-day period.
- Selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-Day New Employee Orientation Program.
- Ability to work potentially long, irregular hours including weekends for an extended period as dictated by events schedule.
Is this position telework eligible?: No
Physical Requirements
- Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.): Essential
- Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.): Essential
- Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.): Marginal
- Pushing/Pulling: Essential
- Standing: Essential
- Sitting: Marginal
- Bending: Essential
- Walking: Essential
- Climbing: Marginal
- Reaching: Essential
- Repetitive Motion: Essential
List other physical requirements: This position requires a person to be on their feet for long periods of time during events. This includes standing, excessive walking, navigating stairs and inclines.
You will be required to assist with lobby set-up and breakdown which includes moving boxes, folding tables, chairs, signage and stanchions. Weight range of these items are within 20-50 lbs.
- Fast Pace: Essential
- Average Pace: Essential
- Multiple Priorities: Essential
- Intense Customer Interaction: Essential
- Multiple Stimuli: Essential
- Frequent Changes: Essential
- Memory: Essential
- Reasoning: Essential
- Hearing: Essential
- Reading: Essential
- Analyzing: Essential
- Logic: Essential
- Verbal Communication: Essential
- Written Communication: Essential
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/22/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants
CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/21341
EEO/Diversity Statement(s)
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Request
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.
Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Background Check
Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.