Front of House Associate

POSITION: Front of House Associate

POSTED: February 10, 2025

TERM: Seasonal / Summer / on or about June 1 through on or about August 31, 2025, shorter period of availability considered

SUPERVISOR: Haley Barbieri, Patron Services Manager

SCHEDULE: weekly variable schedule Tuesday through Saturday; Mondays off

SALARY: $17.00 per hour

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Shakespeare & Company is a professional live theater company in the heart of the Berkshires, presenting a vibrant summer performance season featuring the works of Shakespeare in repertory with classic and contemporary plays. The Company offers one of the most extensive actor training programs by a regional theater in the country and is home to an award-winning and nationally recognized theater-in-education program. Shakespeare & Company is committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors that enrich and promote a more just society, and we seek to engage those who will embrace our vigorous commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility as well as anti-racism initiatives. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theater and theater administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA , women, people who are neurodiverse, and people with disabilities.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Patron Services Manager, the Front of House Associate shall work on a varied, six-day-per-week schedule as per published schedules, including box office using AudienceView, house management, and concessions using Square to support activities at Shakespeare & Company’s two outdoor stages and two indoor stages.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answering the Box Office phone
• Filling orders by using Shakespeare & Company’s online ticketing system
• Maintain Shakespeare & Company’s database on the same system
• Scanning patron tickets
• Ensuring patron safety in theaters
• Selling food and drink at the concessions stand
• Driving company golf cart for outdoor shows

As a member of the Front of House Department, all staff shall make themselves available for general work calls or other duties as directed by their Supervisor (provided such additional duties fall within the typical work week), including necessary errands, Box Office, concessions, house management, and parking. Employees may express particular interest in one area of front of house over another.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS SOUGHT

• Work professionally with other employees
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
• Be dependable and timely for scheduled shifts
• Manage multiple tasks
• Maintain excellent communication skills
• Work independently and part of a team
• Maintain a commitment to values of equity and inclusion and experience communicating effectively with groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences
• Completion of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen and booster, if eligible, prior to employment term, and willingness to test weekly or more as per Company safety guidelines (at Company expense).

This position will require a familiarity with Microsoft Office; sitting, standing, and stooping; reaching with hands and arms; use of hands to finger objects and controls; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds; close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision; and reading of written, printed and/or computer screen data

COMPENSATION

This hourly, non-Exempt, at-will employee will receive $17.00/hour. Overtime will be provided when weeks exceed 40 hours.

TO APPLY

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, no later than May 1, 2025.

By email: (include: Position Title and Name in subject line)

By Mail: Jobsearch

70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA 01240

By Fax: 413-637-4274

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Seasonal

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• What interests you in working at Shakespeare & Company?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17