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Theater and Dance Events Assistant
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Job ID 6875
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Theater & Dance
Date Posted Sep 08, 2025
Category General Office (AY)
Job Description

The THDA Events Assistant works to facilitate smooth front of house operations at all public events, as a house manager, box office manager, or usher. This is a public-facing, customer service-oriented position that requires problem-solving skills and a welcoming demeanor. Hours are available during the intermittent weekends that shows are performed, approximately 3-4 times per semester.

 

Specific duties include:

  • House Manager: oversees the box office manager and ushers, facilitates communication with stage management team, problem solves complex issues, serves as main point of contact for patrons, prepares for and responds to emergencies as needed, maintains safe capacity and clear egress in compliance with fire safety codes, and stays for the entire show. 

  • Box Office: answers simple questions, hands out tickets, keeps track of the ticket spreadsheet, is friendly and welcoming, communicates accessibility requests to house manager and ushers

  • Ushers: answers simple questions, leads patrons to and from their seats, ensures everyone has a ticket, assists patrons with accessibility requests, maintains safe capacity and egress as directed by house manager, supports the house manager and box office manager as needed.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of standard office procedures. 

  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

  • Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and reliable work habits.

  • Willingness to learn.

  • Patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

  • Nights and weekend availability

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Work study students receive priority

Resume required; please include with application. This position requires in-person work, following college and state health and safety protocols.

 
Benefits

Sick and Safe Time

  • Student employees accrue sick and safe time at an accrual rate of one hour for every 30 hours paid. 
  • Sick and safe time is not paid out upon departure. 
  • Review the full sick and safe time policy on the Student Employment website. 
Available Openings 7
Hours 2.0 to 3.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.97/hour
Time Frame Academic Year 2025-2026
Contact Name Jennifer Ponder
Contact Email N/A
Work Location N/A
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