Harkins Theatres is here to help you land the most exciting job ever!
The sixth largest movie theatre chain in the US is looking for talented employees with a desire to work in show business! Based in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, Harkins Theatres is the oldest and largest privately owned and operated company in the industry. Harkins is renown as an industry leader in quality, innovation, presentation and guest satisfaction with locations across the Southwest.
Harkins Theatres is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Analyst
Assistant Manager
Audio/Visual Technician
Internal Auditor
Marketing Assistant
PlayCenter Assistant Manager
PlayCenter Manager
PlayCenter Team Member
Projection Technician
Receptionist
Senior Manager
Senior Technician
Senior Manager
Positions now available in Arizona at Prescott Valley and Yuma and at our Chino Hills location in California! Our Management Team is responsible for the overall operations of the theatre including operating movie projectors, cash handling, Team supervision and development, guest service, etc.
Position Requirement: Minimum three years supervisory/management experience including cash handling, customer service and the ability to motivate and train employees.
PlayCenter Team Member
Positions now available in Phoenix, Arizona and Denver, Colorado. Our 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.
Position Requirement: 6-months of childcare experience, high school graduate or equivalent, MS Office skills, able to lift 30 pounds, cash handling skills and must be at least 18 years of age.
Assistant Manager
Positions now available in Arizona at Arizona Mills, Tempe Marketplace, North Valley, Superstition Springs, Chandler Crossroads, Yuma and in California at Chino Hills ! . Our Management Team is responsible for the overall operations of the theatre including operating movie projectors, cash handling, team supervision and development, guest service, etc.
Position Requirement: Minimum one year supervisory/management experience including cash handling, customer service and the ability to motivate and train employees.
Projection Technician
Our Projection Techs effectively troubleshoot and repair performance problems with the projection and sound equipment at the theatres as well as installation of new equipment.
Position Requirement: Mechanical and electrical skills sufficient to be able to do extensive work on the presentation systems and to safely work with electrical distribution systems. Have reliable work vehicle and willingness to travel, sufficient hand tools and equipment, and able to read/write English. Carry a pager and be available evenings/weekends for emergencies. Computer experience is helpful. Will work at least 45 hours per week.
PlayCenter Assistant Manager
Position now available in Arizona at Norterra ! 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.
Position Requirements: Candidates must have at least 1 year of child care experience, excellent customer service skills, and must be at least 21. Must submit to a background check, obtain or possess Standard First Aid/Child Health Certificate and American Heart Association-Approved CPR Certification. Due to theatre operations, this position will require the person to work during our busy times, which are evenings, weekends and holidays.
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.
Position Requirements: Candidates must have good people skills, good mechanical aptitude, a working knowledge of computer hardware and presentation software, the ability to learn the setup and operation of A/V equipment, able to lift 50 lbs and work from ladders up to 15' in height, have reliable transportation and be able to read and write English.
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.
Position Requirements: Candidates must have 10 years experience as a movie theatre projection and sound technician, or in a related field, 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity, training or experience in electronics troubleshooting repair, good computer skills and networking knowledge, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, reliable transportation, state required auto insurance and valid drivers' licnese.
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.
Position Requirements: High school diploma or GED, previous multi-phone line experience, effectively communicate verbally to all levels of the organization, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access and Internet research, excellent guest service skills, movie theatre experience a plus, able to read/write English, Able to work independently or with a team, able to multi-task with frequent interruptions, organized and detail oriented and able to lift 30+ pound boxes from the floor and repetitive motions.
PlayCenter Manager
Position now available in Arizona at Gateway Pavilions! 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.
Position Requirements: Candidates must have Child Development related education or experience, excellent customer service and employee development and retention skills, and must be at least 21. Must submit to a background check, obtain or possess Standard First Aid/Child Health Certificate and American Heart Association-Approved CPR Certification. Due to theatre operations, this position will require the person to work during our busy times, which are evenings, weekends and holidays.
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.
Position Requirements: Candidates must have excellent interpersonal/communication skills, be able to work with a team as well as thrive in individual projects, multi-task successfully, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, superior organizational skills, desire to learn and grow within the Marketing field, experience with copywriting and press release creation, familiarity with local media entities (i.e. TV, Radio, Print, Online, etc.), ability to life 40+ pound boxes from floor/shelf.
Internal Auditor
The Internal Auditor is responsible for reviewing and assessing compliance with operational procedures in addition to assisting the audit director in developing and implementing internal audit programs and procedures in our corporate and field operations.
Key responsibilities and objectives include, but are not limited to: assist in planning audits and risk assessments, perform fieldwork, prepare work papers and audit reports, review/analyze processes and procedures, collect, research and compile data, perform special projects of varying complexity as directed, communicate audit findings and special project results through written reports, document company processes and procedures and design work flows, assist Internal Auditing management as required.
Position Requirements: Candidates must have 4 year college degree in accounting or related field, 3 to 5 years relevant professional experience in internal audit, including lead auditor and project management experience, CPA, CIA or applicable professional certification is preferred, experience in multiple auditing techniques and auditing standards, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, monitors own work to ensure quality, accountable and meets deadlines, comfortable working independently and in a small team, fast-paced environment, strong interpersonal and internal customer service skills.
Analyst
The Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining existing reports, reviewing report accuracy and documenting the validation process, analyzing marketing campaigns; financial and performance data, researching developing business segments and real estate projects, assisting with supply chain management, monitoring and updating commodity pricing, assisting in the analysis of requests for proposals, monitoring business trends and developments within industry and related industries, and creating predictive models.
Position Requirements: Candidates must have college degree in Business/Math/Finance/Accounting or 3 years of equitable experience, basic procurement skills and/or 1 year experience in Supply Chain a plus, superior Excel skills, maintain a high level of confidentiality, organized, self-starter, detail oriented and ability to multi-task, ability to validate, organize, analyze and present data in a meaningful and organized manner and the ability to easily compile data from a variety of sources.