
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.
House Manager
The house manager is responsible for the smooth operation of both the lobby and audience seating areas during the run of the show. House Managers welcome the public to the theatre and oversee their safety and well-being before, during, and immediately after the show.
Key duties of the house manager include supervising ushers, greeters and venue associates during shows, coordinating house opening and intermission times with stage managers, and orienting ushers to the show’s specific needs.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to suzie@worthamarts.org with “House Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.
Café Staff
The McAninch Café serves Wortham Center audiences an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, soft drinks and locally made prepackaged snack options. The primary duties of café staff include assisting patrons in a friendly and efficient manner in a fast-paced environment, processing patron orders, opening and closing procedures including cleaning, restocking, and closing sales reports, working with a team, and more.
Café staff must have weekend day and evening availability, with weekday shifts subject to the performance schedule. Staff must be 18 years of age or older, have a valid ID, and be able to complete the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Training. Part-time pay rate is $12/hr plus tips.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references to suzie@worthamarts.org, using “Cafe Staff Job Application” as the subject line. No calls or drop-ins.
Education Interns – Summer 2023
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts seeks a small team of local interns ages 16+ who are excited to gain hands-on theatre experience. Summer Education Interns will work with Wortham Educators for four weeks of creative and performing arts day camps running M-F, July 10 – August 4, for artists ages 6 – 13.
Summer Interns will work alongside professional teaching artists, develop leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, expand their professional network, and gain confidence in the classroom.
To apply, please fill out this online form. Please direct any questions to anna@worthamarts.org.
Theatre Technicians
The Wortham Center for Performing Arts is seeking freelance technicians to support the upcoming 2022/2023 season of 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.
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 maintain 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.
This is an hourly, part-time position with a minimum of 21-29 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. Contact Anna Kimmell at anna@worthamarts.org with any questions.