As a temporary theater events coordinator, you’ll assist staff in managing events at Trustees Theater and Lucas Theatre for the Arts, SCAD Savannah’s premier venues for performances, screenings, and talks. Trustees Theater, located on Broughton Street., is a state-of-the-art historic landmark dating back to Hollywood's golden age. Lucas Theatre for the Arts is an architectural marvel nestled around the corner from its counterpart in downtown Savannah.
To support the theater team, you’ll:
- Assist the executive director with the daily operations of SCAD theaters and festivals
- Manage calendars for both theaters
- Manage rental and in-house requests
- Coordinate all meeting requests for the executive director and staff, including weekly staff meetings
- Coordinate event-related requests, such as tech, concessions, linens, and catering, with theater leadership
As part of this team, you’ll;
- Occasionally assist the box office manager with shift coverage
- Manage events throughout the week and during festivals
- Co-manage all travel coordination for the SCAD Savannah Film Festival and aTVFest; oversee the preparation of the festival look book for both festivals; and oversee correspondence with industry reps as directed
- Manage travel documents and itineraries
Candidates should ideally demonstrate:
- An ability to work independently
- An ability to supervise student teams
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, film, or a related discipline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and social media platforms
- Ability to work nights and weekends
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in the festival industry
- Experience booking travel using the SAP Concur Travel System
Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
- Valid driver's license
Travel required:
- 10–20%
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
Organization
The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private, nonprofit, accredited university offering more than 100 degree programs across more than 40 majors. Students can study at campuses in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, participate in study abroad opportunities in Lacoste, France, or earn their degrees online through SCADnow.
SCAD enrolls more than 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. The university's innovative curriculum is enhanced by professional-grade technology, industry-standard equipment, collaborative projects with corporate partners, internship opportunities, and career-focused learning experiences.
Career preparation is integrated throughout the student experience, supported by more than 650 annual recruiter visits and extensive professional development resources. According to SCAD, 99% of graduates are employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation.
Founded in 1978, SCAD has earned recognition as a global leader in art and design education and continues to expand its academic offerings to meet emerging industry needs, including innovative programs such as Applied AI.
