For immediate consideration, please apply on the Arts Bonita website: https://artsbonita.org/careers/
Position Summary
The Facilities Manager ensures the optimal operation, safety, and functionality of Arts Bonita’s facilities, with a primary focus on the Performing Arts Center. This includes full responsibility for Hinman Auditorium (seating up to 400) and Moe Auditorium (seating up to 200), supporting all technical and facility-related needs for performances and events. The position also supervises maintenance and facility operations at the Visual Arts Center.
This is a hands-on role requiring a skilled, proactive individual who can perform handy work, manage maintenance tasks, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with permitting and safety codes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoys supporting the arts.
Key Responsibilities
Performing Arts Center (Primary Focus)
- Oversee daily operations of Hinman and Moe auditoriums, including lighting, HVAC, seating, and backstage areas.
- Coordinate and execute seating conversions, including transforming venues from traditional auditorium seating to cabaret-style arrangements and vice versa.
- Manage and assist with performance and event setup, including furniture moves, risers, staging, and special configurations.
- Support technical staff in ensuring performance spaces are safe, clean, and event-ready.
- Conduct pre- and post-event walkthroughs to identify and address facility issues.
Visual Arts Center
- Supervise maintenance for classrooms, galleries, studios, administrative areas, and common spaces.
- Coordinate general repairs, upgrades, and classroom readiness for daily use.
General Maintenance & Handy Work
Perform hands-on maintenance tasks:
- Minor carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work
- Painting, wall repair, and furniture assembly
- Installing signage, fixtures, or display elements
- Maintain building systems and address urgent repairs in a timely manner.
Compliance & Landscaping
- Ensure up-to-date compliance with all local, state, and federal codes, including:
- Fire inspections
- Elevator and HVAC servicing
- Emergency system checks
- ADA accessibility
- Oversee all permitting processes and records.
- Manage landscaping and exterior maintenance (e.g., irrigation, walkways, signage, lighting).
Administrative & Supervisory
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, vendor contacts, and supply inventories.
- Schedule and supervise contracted vendors and part-time maintenance or custodial support.
- Monitor and report on facility budget usage and recommend cost-saving improvements.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in facilities or operations management, especially in theaters or multi-use buildings.
- Strong hands-on maintenance and repair skills across multiple trades.
- Ability to safely move, lift, and reconfigure furniture and seating.
- Familiarity with permitting, safety codes, and fire inspections.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physical labor.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in performing arts or educational settings.
- Understanding of event logistics and performance venue operations.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- Creative, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to contribute to a thriving local arts community
- Complimentary tickets to Arts Bonita performances
- Free tuition to Arts Bonita educational programs
About Arts Bonita
Arts Bonita is committed to enriching the lives of the community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education, and appreciation. Arts Bonita has two campus locations-each dedicated to the visual or performing arts.
The Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, is comprised of multiple fine art galleries and fully equipped art studios, a gift store, and beautiful sculpture gardens. A variety of classes are offered at this center, including painting, drawing, pottery, and sculpture.
The Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, is home to the 400-seat Hinman Auditorium and the 200-seat Moe Auditorium & Film Center. At this diverse center, patrons can enjoy an ongoing array of live music, theatre, comedy, film, lectures, and youth & adult classes in art, music, theatre, and dance.
Arts For All
Seeking to serve the educational and cultural needs of our diverse communities, Arts Bonita offers year-round programming in visual and performing arts. We facilitate opportunities by providing artistic experiences—classes, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, performances and educational art events like our National Art Festivals. We empower by creating a platform for progress, supporting the work of artists of all ages, encouraging an inclusive dialog and promoting equality for all.
Mission
Arts Bonita is committed to enrich the culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Vision Values
Our vision is fulfilled through programs in the visual and performing arts. Art builds bridges between communities, generations and nationalities. It serves as a common denominator among all economic groups and stimulates local economies. By instilling individuals with a feeling of self-worth and confidence, art encourages positive attitudes and helps people cope with change. Art can be therapeutic. It opens people's minds to new possibilities and their hearts to new understanding. A catalyst for friendships, art provides a foundation for shared experience.
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