Posting Details
Position Information
Role Title
Media Specialist II
Role Code
29072
Pay Band
03
Posting Details
Working Title
Facilities Manager
Position Number
00782A
Department
COMM & THEATRE ARTS
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
Full Time
EEO Category
C Technicians
Job Description
The Facilities Manager assists with overall stage and performance related operations including promoting, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing under the supervision of the Director of Theatre Facilities. The position also assists with load-ins, hangs and system set-ups for the Old Dominion University Theatre, Goode Theatre, and Brock Commons.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of stage related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.
Basic knowledge of creating and maintaining festival plots for both sound and light.
Strong speaking, writing & communication skills with both internal and external constituents.
Strong organizational skills.
Some skill with Excel and Word required.
Some skill with technical theatre software.
Ability to build strong teams.
Ability to supervise and direct stage crew activities.
Ability to provide technical support in all areas of event production.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
N/A
Level and type of experience
Some experience in promotions, scheduling, maintaining performance spaces.
Some experience in the technical operation of a theatrical venues, such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
B.A. in Theatre or related field.
Considerable experience in theatre production.
Design experience in lighting or sound or media.
Expertise in at least ONE stage related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, or theatrical design.
Conditions of Employment
Working Hours vary based on events in the theatre; staff must be flexible to changes in the schedule on short notice.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 35,012
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S03396
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
07/24/2026
Close Date
08/14/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of references.
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
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 provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
