Opportunities:

Other Guise Theatre-Operations Manager

Hours: 28 to 40 hours per week

Pay: $28-$44 an hour (depending on experience)

The Other Guise Theatre Society is seeking an Operations Manager for our new theatre space in downtown Victoria.

716, located at 716 Johnson St, houses a black box theatre, cabaret performance space, and visual arts installation area. Additionally the driveway is used for public activities, weather permitting. There are rooms upstairs for rent, including two large studios.

Our new Ops Manager is organised, adaptable, passionate, and a multitasker, keen to join Artistic and Executive Director Matthew Payne as the core staff of our organization. Supported by a board of directors, they will commence work October 20, 2025 (negotiable).

Key Responsibilities

• Managing bookings of our theatre and studio spaces

• Communicating with the public about our space

• Manage casual staff relations, including casual staff contracts

• With ED, oversee the day-to-day operations and logistics of the theatre venue

• Ensure clear and consistent communication across all departments and with external partners

• Updating website and social media

• Attend board meetings and liaise with board of directors, artistic director, and other stakeholders to align goals

• Cleaning venues as needed

• Responsibility for bookkeeping and pay-roll (skill set permitting)

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience in theatre administration, production, stage management, and/or general administration 

• Passion for the arts

• Proficiency in scheduling and negotiation

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills

• A strong understanding of the theatre industry is vital, including knowledge of current production and technical practices, union regulations (e.g., Equity D.O.T. policy, PACT/ADC agreements), and health and safety standard

• A background in finance, book keeping, and/or pay-roll is an asset

As our company grows, there is potential for the right candidate to move upward within The Other Guise, perhaps into a role of General Manager or even Executive Director.

Please email a resume and cover letter to matthewpayne@otherguise.ca with subject line: “Application: Operations Manager”

Deadline to apply: September 30, 2025