History of Harkins Theatre
Harkins Theatres is the 6thlargest theatre chain in North America. It is a family owned business based in Arizona; and it started in the year 1933. This means it has more than 75 years of existence in the entertainment market. It has 30 locations in five states. For several years, its excellence is manifested with its being a recipient of multifarious awards.
Job Description/Wage Averages
Senior Manager: This person is responsible for the overall operations of the theatre including operating movie projectors, cash handling, Team supervision and development, guest service, etc.
PlayCenter Team Member: The PlayCenter Team Members ensure the safety, cleanliness and well-being of the children in the play center, interact and play with the children, register children into the center/database and maintain positive relationships with guests, their children and coworkers.
Projection Technician: The Projection Techs effectively troubleshoot and repair performance problems with the projection and sound equipment at the theatres as well as installation of new equipment.
PlayCenter Assistant Manager: The PlayCenter Assistant Manager assists the manager and ensures the safety, cleanliness and well-being of the children in the play center, interacts and plays with the children, registers children into the center/database and maintains positive relationships with guests, their children and coworkers.
Audio/Visual Technician: The Audio/VisualTechnician’s role is to manage and setup theatre rentals requiring audio and/or video presentations, allocate necessary equipment and make sure overlapping events are properly equipped and staffed, meet with clients and set up A/V equipment for events, run equipment for theatre rentals when needed or instruct management on equipment operation, take down equipment, properly store and inventory upon completion of rental, perform maintenance on rental equipment to assure proper performance and maintain HDN network displays.
Senior Technician: The Senior Technician’s role is to maintain and troubleshoot various projection and sound systems, research new equipment and assist in its implementation, assist Director with department supervision, which includes; training, mentoring, performance evaluations and goal setting for technicians, develop and maintain good relationships with theatre managers, theatre equipment manufacturers and suppliers and must be available by phone and respond in a timely manner to emergencies and equipment issues calls, which include weekends and evenings.
Receptionist: The Receptionist’s role is to Operate a multi-line switchboard to answer, screen and route a high volume of incoming calls, greet and direct visitors to appropriate employee/department, provide information about the company (i.e. location of theatres, events and different products and services offered), receive, sort and distribute mail and other deliveries to appropriate recipient, receive, log and distribute resumes, type a variety of forms , letters, reports and memos, maintain the organization, inventory, and cleanliness of the kitchen, lobby and mail room including making coffee and emptying trash, loading/unloading dishwasher, stocking beverages and other supplies, organize and maintain office files, records and databases, create and send weekly shipments, assist other departments with projects as needed.
PlayCenter Manager: The PlayCenter Manager is responsible for the overall safety, cleanliness and well-being of the children in the play center, interacts and plays with the children, registers children into the center/database and maintains positive relationships with guests, their children and coworkers.
Marketing Assistant: The Marketing Assistant provides general support to the marketing department by: organizing news clippings from in-state and out of state newspapers, logging ads from out of state theatres and ads from e-tear sheets, reconciling monthly credit card statements for the department, assisting in scheduling for the Director of Marketing, assisting with special projects, tracking Google alerts and other press coverage for monthly report and maintaining photo video archives electronically and in storage.
Benefits
- FREE Movies
- Flexible Hours
- Fun Work Environment
- Incentive Programs
- Advancement Opportunities
- 401(k)profit sharing
Additional benefits for management, PlayCenter and corporate positions.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in joining the company’s team you must be at least 16 years of age. To apply for a theatre position, please complete the http://www.harkinstheatres.com/showbizJobs.aspx and submit it to your theatre of choice. To apply for a non-theatre position, please submit this application and/or your resume to:
Harkins Theatres
Attention: Recruiting
7511 E. McDonald Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
Fax: 480-443-0950