Audience Services Associate - Glencoe, United States - Writers Theatre

Description

Writers Theatre

Position:
Audience Services Associate


Location:
Glencoe, IL


Department:
Audience Services


Reports to:
Associate Director of Audience Services

Classification:
Part-Time/Seasonal (Nights and Weekends Required)


Salary:
$15.80/ hour


About Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre (WT) is a nationally-recognized, award-winning theatre company located on the North Shore of Chicago with a pre-pandemic annual operating budget of $6.5 Million.

Known for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its productions, WT is focused on the power of the written word and dedicated to the artists who bring that word to life.

Having captivated audiences for years with its commitment to creating the most intimate theatrical experience possible, the theatre is now a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence, being called "America's finest regional theater company" by _The Wall Street Journal_.

Under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, the company is charting a path forward for its future.


Position Summary

• Sunday and occasional Mondays
• Thursdays. Work is seasonal based on performances and events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• House Management_
• Serve as House Manager for public performances and special events.
• Coordinate with box office staff on seating holds and patron information.
• Assist patrons with questions, accessibility needs and/or seating issues.
• Train and manage volunteer ushers on a nightly basis.
• Communicate with stage management staff on nightly operations schedule (house opening, start of performance, late seating).
• If the production allows, late seat patrons after the performance begins.
• Monitor activity during performances.
• Communicate and assist with security and emergency incidents.
• Prepare House Manager and Concessions performance reports
• Operate WT Digital Signage during performances and special events, as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of Front of House areas including lobby, restrooms, concession center, and other public spaces.
• Assist with other duties, as assigned.
• Concessions_
• Provide Bar/Concessions service for public performances and special events.
• Set up and tear down bar, including displays, concessions, and drink preparation.
• Assist patrons with concessions and drink selections, providing descriptions and suggestions
• Process payments through Square POS system.
• Track concessions inventory and communicate restocking needs.
• Prepare and reconcile concessions sales reports.
• Ensure displays and lobby areas are clean and accessible.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Top level customer service experience required.
• Experience in theatrical operations preferred.
• Bartending or foodservice experience a plus.
• Outgoing, accessible personality with the ability to speak in front of people.
• Superior organizational and timemanagement skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Professional demeanor while working under pressure.
• Experience with POS systems a plus.
• Strong interest in and passion for live theatre.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Afternoon, evening and weekend availability is required.
• Must be able to comply with organizational COVID safety policies and procedures
• A commitment to ethical conduct in all aspects 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
• Must be able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders both inperson and in a written format
• Must be able to both sit and stand for extended periods of time as well as move about the theatre building, including the use of stairs
• Must be able to occasionally crouch, climb, and reach
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

COVID Safety
WT requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a term of employment.


Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Please find more information on our culture and specific policies at the following links:

To Apply

Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$15.80 per hour


Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Glencoe, IL 60022: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person