Guest Experience Manager Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

Position Summary

The
Guest Experience Manager will manage every aspect of their assigned events from the advance planning stages through the end of the event. They will hire, train, schedule, and lead all front-of-house staff including the House Managers, ushers, and merchandise sellers. This role will make a direct impact on the entire guest journey, always looking for opportunities to enhance experiences from pre-event ticket purchasing and information, through the event, and after an event.

This person will also help oversee building safety and security, coordinate communication between event staff and security, and be responsible for ensuring an overall customer and client satisfaction and experience. The Guest Experience Manager reports directly to the Director of Events.

This role pays an annual salary of $75,000-$80,000

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

The Historic
Palm Springs Plaza Theatre located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, California, re-opened on December 1, 2025 after a $34 million dollar restoration. The theatre hosts 120+ events per year including hosting the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Palm Springs Symphony, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Modern Men:
Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus, Palm Springs Pops Orchestra, Modernism Week, Palm Springs Jazz Festival and many national touring acts. The theatre capacity is 700 seats.

• Advance, plan, service, and supervise all events
• Plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates
• Provide leadership and guidance for event personnel
• Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lessees/clients, co-workers, part-time staff, contractors, patrons/public and municipal officials
• Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends & holidays as needed
• Complete all duties with a customer service focus through teamwork & dedication to OVG’s principles
• Assist in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows
• Assist with the completion of pre-show event financial estimates
• Assist with the completion of post-show event settlements
• Advise lessees on services available from independent contractors for events
• Recruit, train, and supervise event & security staff
• Create work schedules for event & security staff, delegate assignments, and review performance/results
• Function as a liaison between users of the facility and the facility staff
• Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels
• Coordinate communication between building staff and show staff during load in and load out
• Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction
• Maintain equipment (radios, metal detection wands, etc.) for all event and security staff
• Make hospitality arrangements as needed
• Communicate with municipal officials, including police, fire and medical services, event staff and public to ensure security of patrons and events run smoothly
• Review emergency planning procedures with all event staff for each event
• Create and distribute detailed data sheets prior to every event
• Prepare and approve bi-weekly payroll for all event staff and security staff
• Coordinate service needs with Food and Beverage provider & make hospitality arrangements as needed
• Serve as Manager on Duty as scheduled
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Three to five (3-5) years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in a stadium, arena, convention center or public assembly facility setting
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with major coursework in facility management, hospitality management, business, or related field (or relevant work experience)
• Strong oral and written…