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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.

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 chandler@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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