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About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is a resident ensemble theatre company bringing Shakespeare and the Classics to life for all. Operating out of The Otto M. Budig Theater, CSC hosts a year-round theatrical season in addition to special events, educational programming, and community engagement activities. In its theatrical portfolio, CSC executes up to ten mainstage productions and six touring productions annually. Beyond its theatrical portfolio, CSC collaborates with many local community and arts organizations.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) are priorities of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. CSC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. All team members are expected to advance CSC’s DEIA commitments.
Learn more about us online here.
Current Openings
Title: Front of House Associate, Part Time
Reports to: Patron Experience and Outreach Manager
Position Overview
The Front of House (FOH) Associate is essential to the CSC customer service experience. At their core, the FOH Associate’s highest priority is the overall experience of patrons, visitors, and guests of CSC.
The FOH Associate will primarily work in the box office and assist patrons with ticket purchases, questions, and routine office tasks (voicemail, email, mail, and reception duties). Depending on the shift, the FOH Associate may assist with greeting or seating patrons, staffing will call, serve as a house manager or usher, participate in event set-up or tear-down, or assist with bar operations.
The schedule of the FOH Associate is highly variable based on their availability. This position is part time, and available shifts often include evening and weekend hours. There is a need for shift coverage spanning 9am-10:30pm across weekdays and weekends. The FOH Associate can expect to receive between 0-35 hours per week, which depends on a combination of their availability, the staff schedule, and performance schedule.
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company truly operates as a team. To consistently achieve excellence, it is possible that the FOH Associate will be asked to assist departments beyond their area of focus or expertise. This effort is requested under exceptional circumstances.
Responsibilities
Front of House
o Staff box office during normal business hours, morning educational performances, evening public performances, and special events as scheduled.
o Provide world-class patron assistance and customer service.
o Manage requests for ticket purchases, subscription services, donations, exchanges, general information.
o Additional box office duties include telemarketing calls for renewals, communications with ticket buyers, filing, order fulfillment, ticket donation request processing, etc.
o Greet anyone who comes to CSC main entrance and offer assistance.
o Serve as house manager or usher if scheduled.
o Assist in event duties such as set-up and tear down.
o Have overall knowledge of all FOH duties and can fulfill any duty requested by Manager.
General
o Cash handling, management, and reporting as sales require.
o Assist in inventory of merchandise, bar, and box office supplies as scheduled.
o Assist in the set-up, tear-down, and management of special events as scheduled.
o Adhere to company policies and regulations per the CSC Company Handbook.
o Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.
o Have a reliable mode of transportation.
o Other duties as requested.
Compensation
$16.00 an hour paid through payroll bi-weekly.
To Apply
Deadline to Apply is Friday, September 26. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and two references to Rachel Woellner, Patron Experience and Outreach Manager (rachel.woellner@cincyshakes.com), with “FOH Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Title: Bartender, Part Time
Reports to: Patron Experience and Outreach Manager
Position Overview
The goal of the Bar Staff of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) is to offer world class concessions, bar, and special event service to CSC Patrons.
Responsibilities
Hospitality/Bar Management
Organize and control the operations of the lobby bar business, including concessions and, when needed, satellite stations.
Maintain bar in accordance with the rules of the State of Ohio Division of Liquor Control.
Nightly setup of bartending stations, including, when needed, satellite stations.
Serve Beer, Wine, and cocktails to patrons.
Provide exemplary customer service assisting in purchases, answering questions, and giving directions.
Nightly cleaning, including tearing down satellite stations.
Cash drawer reconciliation.
Other duties as required.
General
Cash handling, management, and reporting as sales require.
Assist in inventory of bar as needed.
Assist in the set-up, tear-down, and management of special events as scheduled.
Adhere to company policies and regulations per the CSC Company Handbook.
Maintain a safe, fair, and ethical working environment.
Other duties as requested.
Requirements
General knowledge of mixing, garnishing, and serving drinks.
Ability to keep the bar organized, stocked, and cleaned.
Positive attitude.
Commitment to teamwork.
Means of transportation.
Arrives on time and in uniform.
Experience as a professional bartender, a plus.
Compensation
$13.00 an hour paid through payroll bi-weekly, plus tips.
To Apply
Please submit a brief statement, résumé, and two references to Rachel Woellner, Patron Experience and Outreach Manager, (rachel.woellner@cincyshakes.com) with “Bartender Application” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Position Overview
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company seeks overhire carpenters, painters, props artisans, and costume associates for several upcoming productions. Schedule is flexible, weekdays preferred with blocks of available time that are no less than four hours. Local candidates preferred.
Openings will be filled on an as-hired basis.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation ranges from $15.00 - $18.00 an hour paid through bi-weekly payroll via direct deposit.
For Consideration
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit a résumé, references, which date(s) they are interested in, and a list of related skills to rob.stimmel@cincyshakes.com. No phone calls please.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company could not exist without the generosity of our community. Countless people have given of their time, treasure, and talent and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Ushering
Over 25,000 patrons come to see a mainstage production at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company every year! We are committed to make every visit a fun and memorable experience. Our dedicated volunteers contribute their time and talents to help us achieve an elegant and friendly atmosphere that keeps our guests coming back to each and every show.
Responsibilities- Ushers are required to arrive an hour before the show starts, typically at 6:30 pm for evening performances or 1 pm for matinees. Upon arrival, you'll participate in a brief meeting led by the Front of House Manager to review your assignments and the specifics for that day's production. Your responsibilities include scanning guest tickets and assisting with theater seating arrangements.
During the performance, you'll have access to a padded seat at the back of the theater, from where you can both enjoy the show and keep an eye on the audience. After the performance concludes, we ask that you help with cleaning the theater by picking up any litter. This volunteer position offers the perk of watching our shows free of charge! Moreover, we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability, allowing you to volunteer for as many or as few shows as you prefer.
Interested? Click here to create an account on our Volunteer Management platform.
Questions? Please email Rachel Woellner, Front of House Manager.
Already an active usher and need to log in? Click here for the sign up sheet.
