Front of House Associate - Minneapolis, MN

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Front of House Associate. This is a part-time 10 to 20-hour per week position with a variable schedule and is part of a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local 13, AFL-CIO. This position ...

Job description

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Front of House Associate. This is a part-time 10 to 20-hour per week position with a variable schedule and is part of a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local 13, AFL-CIO. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative and customer focused, and who has the ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist/anti-bias organization. Applicants for this role should have robust problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills.

CTC is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice in our organization and our community, and thus we seek a broad spectrum of employees. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color, as well as those who are from other underrepresented communities.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Ryan French, Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation's leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members. CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community. We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination. CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person's race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Front of House Associates provide excellent customer service and assist the rest of Front of House staff in ensuring that productions and events are safe, entertaining, and efficiently run. Front of House Associates duties include scanning tickets, assisting patrons with seating and wayfinding and running concessions.

This position reports to the Front of House Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patron Services

• Assist in making sure the lobby, theatre, and concession stand are set up before patrons arrive
• Provide friendly service to patrons as they arrive, tear/scan tickets, help patrons find their seats, direct them to restrooms, answer questions about the theatre and shows, help with late seating, and watch the house for any general issue that arise before and during the performance
• Work assigned concessions lanes and gift shop prior to the show, during intermission and post show in a quick and efficient manor while making accurate transactions using the Square sales system
• Assist in making sure that the patrons all leave the theatre safely post performance
• Help clean the theatre and restock concessions and gift shop for the next performance
• Represent Children's Theatre Company at both internal and external events as requested
• Attend trainings and meetings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the House Manager and/or Performance Supervisor
• Project the brand image of CTC through actions and behaviors at events and at the theatre

Collaborate with all staff in the furtherance of CTC's goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and/or biased workplace practices and policies
• Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Collaboration – Ability to work with others and be a positive team member contributing to a positive culture
• Communication – Ability to express oneself clearly in interactions with others and to understand what others are expressing
• Coping under pressure – Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and make sound decisions in the face of high stress situations
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and practices for providing customer services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Detail-oriented – Thoroughness and accuracy when completing a task through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small
• Inclusive – Skill and value of providing equal access of opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized
• Professionalism – Demonstration of personal accountability and effective work habits, and an understanding of the impact of communication and professional image; acting with integrity and ethical behavior with the interest of the community in mind

Physical Aspects

This role is periodically responsible for activities that require certain physical abilities. CTC will make reasonable accommodations for employees who are not able to perform these activities, but who are otherwise able to perform the essential aspects of the role. The more physically demanding aspects of the role are:

• Periodically lifting and moving items like program boxes, concession boxes, merchandise, etc. of up to 50lbs
• Assisting patrons up and down stairs repeatedly in a darken environment
• Standing for long periods of time

Experience

• Demonstrated customer service skills including working with diverse groups of people
• Previous ushering experience in a non-profit or arts organization a plus, but not required

Computer Skills

Ability to quickly learn and use institutional programs such as Square, When2Work and Paycom

Certificates & Licenses

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification; training is provided for candidates who do not already possess this certification
• The position is required to be certified to sell and handle alcohol; training is provided for candidates who do not already possess this certification

Other Qualities

• MUST be available for at least two weeknight performances and one weekend day during the run of all productions
• Availability for weekday mornings are a plus
• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment
• A commitment to the protection of confidential information to which this position has access
• Willingness to wear CTC Front of House uniform
• Must be age 18 or older

COMPENSATION

The starting pay for this part-time position is $17.19 per hour. Benefits include sick and safe leave and the ability to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement savings plan.