Part-Time Pella Cinema Assistant Manager
- Employer
- Central College
- Location
- Pella, IA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Department:: Pella Cinema
Locations:: Pella, IA
Posted:: Jan 17, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part-time
Position ID:: 184740
About Central College:
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor, and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
Job Description:
A Cinema Assistant Manager supports the Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a movie theater. This role is responsible for managing staff, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining operational efficiency, and upholding company standards. The Cinema Assistant Manager helps create a welcoming, engaging, and safe environment for both customers and employees.
Operational Management
- Assist in coordinating daily theater operations, including box office, concessions, and auditorium maintenance.
- Monitor the quality and efficiency of the ticketing process, concession sales, and guest seating.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and health and safety standards.
- Manage opening and closing procedures, including financial reporting, securing the premises, and verifying inventory.
- Manage cash handling, bank deposits, and reconciliation of daily sales reports.
- Track inventory.
Technical Operations
- Load and schedule movies, ads and previews on computers.
- Access Cinema's email and use keys received to access the movies.
- Troubleshoot when issues arise with showing the movies.
Staff Supervision & Development
- Lead, coach, and mentor team members to uphold high levels of customer service and job performance.
- Assist with scheduling shifts and coordinating staff levels based on business needs.
- Oversee training programs for new employees and ongoing professional development for existing staff.
- Contribute to performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support disciplinary actions as needed.
Customer Service Excellence
- Address and resolve customer complaints, inquiries, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain a visible presence in the theater to engage with guests and ensure a positive experience. Display a clean and neat appearance and pleasant attitude.
- Work with the team to consistently deliver high-quality service, uphold cleanliness standards, and optimize the moviegoing experience.
- Shift hours may vary including evenings, weekends, and college closure periods.
Facility Maintenance & Safety
- Participate and oversee the cleanliness and functionality of all theater areas, including lobbies, restrooms, auditoriums, and concession stands.
- Coordinate with maintenance staff from Central College or external contractors for repairs and upkeep of theater equipment and facilities.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security policies, including emergency procedures and incident reporting.
Requirements:
- Must be 16 years or older.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Proficiency in basic math and cash handling procedures.
- Available and willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as these are peak times for cinema operations.
- Willingness to adapt to changing business demands and handle unexpected challenges.
Organization
Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
About the college:
At Central, curiosity is met with challenge and exploration yields self-discovery. Students focus on hands-on learning experiences and expand their worlds through service and internship opportunities, research projects with faculty and work-study positions. Central also actively supports off-campus study-abroad programs around the world as part of our commitment to global experiential learning and well over half of Central students study internationally prior to graduation.
The Central College academic community is dedicated to educating undergraduate students. Approximately 100 faculty and 300 staff members, full- and part-time, serve more than 1,300 undergraduates, who hail from Iowa, 26 other states, the District of Columbia, and nine countries around the world. The power of the Central global network through alumni, parents, donors, and corporate partners brings significant opportunities for the college and its students. Over 70 academic programs of study are offered to undergraduates, in addition to integrated interdisciplinary studies student-designed majors.
The campus culture is one of engagement. Half of the students participate in intercollegiate athletics. Central is in the NCAA Division III and a member the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (IIAC). Of current students, 26% are enrolled in a fine arts course (art, music or theatre). The Mills Gallery showcases art exhibitions throughout the year, including student exhibits in the spring. Theatre programs involve students in every facet of stage production with a handful of major productions annually. A wide range of campus life and student leadership opportunities attract students in large numbers. Over 100 student organizations and clubs enjoy robust student involvement at Central.
Mission statement:
Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to helping students discover and develop their greatest potential. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence.
The College nurtures the development of the mind, while fostering spiritual and emotional maturity and physical well-being. Central integrates career preparation with the development of values essential to responsible citizenship, empowering graduates for effective service in local, national and international communities.
Location:
Just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake, the community of Pella is home to corporate headquarters of international companies such as Vermeer Corporation, Pella Corporation (Pella Windows and Doors), and Precision Pulley and Idler, Inc. (PPI). Pella is a thriving community of 10,350 residents, famous for its annual Tulip Time festival which is held each May.
While located in Pella, Central is also an active part of the Greater Des Moines region – a region ranked No. 1 for Metro with the Most Community Pride (Gallup, 2015), No. 2 in Top 10 U.S. Cities to Land Work (NBC News, 2015), No. 2 in Best Cities for Jobs 2015 (Forbes), No. 1 for America’s best cities for young professionals (Forbes, 2014) and has earned dozens of other top rankings as well. The college and the Pella community are both members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, a regional economic and community development organization.
Accreditation:
Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of:
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- State of Iowa Board of Education
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Educators
- National Association of Schools of Music
- American Chemical Society
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