Job Fair at The Lerner!
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.If you love live music, comedy, and theater, now is your chance to join the crew that makes these performances possible. We have part-time positions open for Box Office, Ushers, and Stage Hands.
ON SITE INTERVIEWS
Join us at The Lerner Theatre, 410 South Main Street, for a one-day job fair
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Jobs start at $10 per hour
- Must be 18 years or older to apply
- Must have reliable transportation
- Part-Time positions open for Box Office, Ushers, and Stage Hands
- Open positions for shows and events
APPLY IN ADVANCE ONLINE @ ELKHARTINDIANA.ORG/CAREER
OR IN PERSON USING OUR ONSITE COMPUTERS
Job Descriptions
STATUS – Part-time
CATEGORY – Hourly – Non-exempt
REPORTS TO – Theater Manager
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JOB SUMMARY
Customer service position addressing the needs of the patrons of the Lerner Theatre during performances and events. Incumbent works on a casual or as-needed basis performing various tasks in providing patrons with an enjoyable experience.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take tickets and hand out programs
- Direct patrons with Box Office issues to the proper area for assistance
- Provide for patron needs such as seating, information, assisting patrons with challenges, direction to facilities, etc.
- Respond to emergency situations by assisting, calling for critical assistance, directing occupants in an emergency evacuation, etc.
- Clean up after performances/events
- Set up for next performance/event
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other customer service duties and tasks as needs arise
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of accredited high school/GED preferred
- Customer service experience desirable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Flexibility to perform various customer service duties
- Flexibility of available hours days, evenings, weekends
- Ability to read and understand seating charts and facility maps
- Ability to logically reason and assess customer needs
- Ability to work under stress and fast paced environment
- Ability to handle concerns of general public courteously and efficiently
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Vision clarity with or without corrective lenses to see adequately in limited lighting
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Works shows/events, arriving as assigned before each show and remaining after each show/event until clean-up/set-up is completed
- Work is in a theatre environment with uneven walking surfaces, stairways, and limited lighting
- Work consists of constant customer contact
- Work is on a casual/as-needed basis daytime, evenings, and/or weekends with no guarantee of hours
STATUS – Part-time
CATEGORY – Hourly – Non-exempt
REPORTS TO – Stage Manager/Tech Coordinator
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JOB SUMMARY
Stagehands perform technical tasks and render services with respect to safe unloading/loading of trucks, equipment set-up, break down, operation, repair of theatrical lighting, television lighting, sound systems, house fly/rail systems, hoists, scenery, properties, staging, risers, screens, projection equipment, and various duties.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Unload equipment for performances and events from delivery trucks
- Load equipment onto delivery trucks after performances and events
- Install/set up technical equipment per Stage Tech Coordinator’s direction and equipment specifications for performances and events
- Rigging as directed
- Breakdown technical equipment after performances and events
- Operate lighting, sound, and projection systems during performances and events
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Make repairs to equipment as directed
- General clean up of stage and equipment areas before and after performances and events
- Any other duties as requested by the Stage Tech Coordinator
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in stage set up and stage equipment operation
- Technical training/education in performing arts technology desirable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of techniques methods, and procedures of theater, dance, music, and other stage productions
- Knowledge of electrically and manually-operated stage and sound equipment and of the methods, materials, tools, and practices required for their repair and maintenance
- Knowledge of stage settings, lighting, and wiring for sound
- Knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures
- Knowledge of the mechanics of set and property components and set up and break down procedures
- Ability to understand lighting and stage plots for a variety of shows
- Ability to set up and operate equipment for desired stage and lighting effects
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
- Visual ability to read stage and light plots and detect subtle shades of color
- Hearing ability to use intercom system and decipher audio inputs
- Ability to work using all types of lifts and equipment
- Ability to climb ladders and work on overhead scaffolding, and catwalks
- Skills in the use of hand tools essential to the work involved
- Ability to carry lighting instruments to top of a ladder
- Ability to work extended hours
- Ability to work under adverse conditions, such as loud noise, heat, cold, and outdoor weather as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is part-time on an as needed basis for performances and events
- Work is performed in a theater/stage environment with some work performed in other locations including outdoor venues
CATEGORY – Hourly – Non-exempt
REPORTS TO – Theater Manager
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JOB SUMMARY
- Handles Box Office Sales (including internet sales), refunds, comps, ticket stubs, consignments, etc.
- Reconciles all Box Office transactions, including daily accounting for cash, checks, charges, and reconciling to the ticket system reports
- Maintains ticket inventory and forms needed to reconcile
- Works shows, closes Box Office, and reconciles specific show sales
- Receptionist for the Lerner
- Clerical duties as time permits
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Window sales
- Daily opening and closing
- Accountability for all banks in ticket office
- Responsible for all tickets sales, cash, checks, charges and the reconciliation of each
- Turns reconciliations in to the Lerner Manager for approval daily
- Receptionist’s duties – handles all calls in a business-like manner
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works all shows, arriving one hour before each show and stays until Manager has all the information needed to proceed with the shows closing
- Manages the postage and copy machine for the Lerner
- Remains flexible to take part in other duties and be a team player
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of accredited high school
- Microsoft computer experience (At least 1 yr)
- Excel spread sheets
- Receptionist’s experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to work under stress and fast paced environment
- Ability to handle concerns of general public courteously and efficiently
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Vision clarity for long hours of working on the computer and on spread sheets
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Fast-paced office that requires interaction with other staff
- Constant customer contact
