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Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

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Employment Opportunities

The Wortham Center offers full-time, part-time, seasonal, and internship opportunities across many arts and operational disciplines. Current available positions are listed below with instructions on how to apply.

Box Office Associate

The Box Office Associate attends to sales and administration in the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts box office and Henry LaBrun Studio classes. The position works closely with the Front of House team to ensure all Wortham Center patrons receive the highest level of customer service.

Box Office Associate Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • Attend to ticket sales and distribution during performances via phone, in person, and by email.
  • Assist the Patron Services Manager and Associate Manager with communications with customers and presenters.
  • Work with Wortham Center staff to provide the highest level of customer service to the Center’s patrons.

To apply, email a resume and references to coco@worthamarts.org. Please use “Box Office Associate” as the subject line. No calls or drop-ins.

Assistant Facilities Manager

The Assistant Facilities Manager works with the Facilities Manager and staff to maintain the safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of the Wortham Center and its venues. Qualifications include previous experience in custodial, housekeeping, or related field, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Assistant Facilities Manager Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • performing and supervising tasks related to HVAC, security, safety, yearly inspections, service vendors, custodial and groundskeeping.
  • managing part-time staff as needed.
  • supporting the Facilities Manager in daily operations and long-term facility planning.

Special considerations include being required to walk, stand, and lift up to 40 lbs., having reliable transportation, and working morning, night, and weekend work shifts based on projects and performance schedules.

To apply, email a resume and references to jeanette@worthamarts.org. Please use “Assistant Facilities Manager” as the subject line. No calls or drop-ins.

Theatre Technicians

The Wortham Center for Performing Arts is seeking freelance technicians to support events in the Diana Wortham Theatre, Tina McGuire Theatre and Henry LaBrun Studio.

Hourly, part-time positions are available throughout the year, with variable hours based on event schedules. The Wortham offers a supportive and well-equipped environment for artists to fulfill their vision and allow technicians to perform in a professional and safe environment.

Theatre Technician Job Description

Technicians are required to:

  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
  • Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception.
  • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may including but are not limited to: walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting, stooping, climbing, bending, and carrying heavy materials; operating assigned equipment; and handling varied tasks simultaneously.

To apply, submit a cover letter, current resume and references to jeff@worthamarts.org. Please use “Theatre Technician” as the subject line. No calls or drop ins.

Custodian

The custodial staff is part of a dynamic team advancing the mission of the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts by maintaining a clean and pleasant space for our vibrant community of artists, students, and patrons.

Custodians perform a variety of duties including the care and cleaning of performances spaces, lobby, facilities and other building areas. Work is repetitive in nature, requiring efficient performance of simple and heavy-duty building cleaning and maintenance duties. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through inspection of completed tasks.

Wortham Center Custodian Job Description

This is an hourly, part-time position with a minimum of 25-29 hours per week. The position will remain open until filled. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts offers competitive pay and a pleasant work environment.

To apply, email resume and references to Jeanette Houston at jeanette@worthamarts.org. Please indicate in the subject line: “Custodial.”

Wortham Center Internship Program

Arts administration and theatre production internship opportunities are available throughout the year at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Internships are best suited for local college or upper high school students who seek hands-on experience in the field and/or class credit. Unless otherwise specified, internships are unpaid. Complete the internship application below.

Wortham Center Internship Application

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and one hour before performances

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