What are the responsibilities and job description for the Festival Headquarters Assistant (part-time, temporary) position at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts?
The Ordway: The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is one of the leading performing arts centers in the United States and a catalyst for vibrant arts in Minnesota. Powered by hundreds of talented and dedicated staff members and volunteers, the Ordway is renowned for its multidisciplinary programming, welcoming atmosphere, and comfortable environment. The Ordway welcomes audiences of all ages and backgrounds for year- round eclectic and entertaining offerings, including Broadway musicals, concerts, dance, vocal artists, and new works. Performances take place in the 1,900-seat Music Theater and a 1,100-seat Concert Hall. The Ordway serves tens of thousands of students and families each year through its arts education and community impact programs, and is a proud member of the Arts Partnership, a collaboration comprising the Ordway, Minnesota Opera, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Schubert Club.
Position Purpose: The Festival Headquarters Assistant is responsible for assisting with Festival preparation, organizing and sharing information at the Flint Hills Family Festival Headquarters. This role will also help to greet artists and volunteers. This position will work the Flint Hills Family Festival from Monday, May 12 – Sunday, June 1.
Position Details:
- Posting Date: 3/26/25
- Closing Date: The Ordway is dedicated to building an equitable environment and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender, and non-binary candidates. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Pay: $18 per hour
- Employee Type: Hourly, Part-time, Temporary, from May 12 – June 1, 2025
- Department: Guest Services
- Reports to: Guest Services Staff and Volunteer Manager
Key Performance Areas:
- Under the direction of the Guest Services Staff and Volunteer Manager greet and assist artists, festival partners, volunteers, staff and guests at Festival Headquarters, answering questions as they arise, and ensuring all questions are answered or redirect to appropriate staff.
- Maintain a working knowledge of festival activities to quickly and efficiently answer questions.
- Assist in checking and adhering to protocols for artists, festival partners, and volunteers.
- During the festival, keep t-shirts, parking passes, and festival materials organized, and distribute to relevant participants over the course of the festival.
- Assist with preparation for orientation, set-up and take down of Festival.
- Ensure Festival Headquarters remain organized and orderly.
Other Qualifications:
- Able and willing to work outside in all conditions.
- Experience working with children preferred.
To Apply: For more information or to apply, visit ordway.org/employment. Ordway is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, age, local human rights commission activity, national origin, and veteran, or disability status. The Ordway Theater and administrative office are wheelchair accessible and service animals are welcomed. All applicants who have questions or needs regarding access accommodations or interpreting assistance for job interviews are encouraged to reach out to Human Resources.
Salary : $18
