Employment
Thank you for your interest in working with Aurora Theatre Company!
Please check out our open positions below.
Production
Now Hiring for 23/24 Season Positions!
(Scenic Painter/Charge Artist, Carpenter, Electricians, Costume Crew)
HOURS: August 2023-July 2024 (start/end dates vary by production and position)
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
CLASSIFICATION: non-exempt, hourly
RATE: range $20 - $25/hr based on position
Production:
Scenic Painter/Charge Artist ($28/hr)
Paint the set; produce paint samples, color match to paint elevations, prepare paint for show, communicate with the designer, and complete paint notes during tech through previews.
Approx. 16-32 hr/wk. Hours are flexible, coordinate schedules with the Technical Director.
Blue Door = March 26 – April 25, 2024
The Lifespan of a Fact = May 28 – June 27, 2024
Carpenter ($25/hr)
Supports build, load-in, and load-out. Works with Technical Director on construction and assembly of the set utilizing digitally drafted plans. Must be comfortable using power tools, able to climb and descend ladders, and lift and carry 50lbs.
Approx. two-three weeks at 32 hr/wk. Hours typically 8a – 4p, coordinate with TD.
(March 18 – April 5, May 20 – June 7)
Costume Crew ($20/hr)
This is a crew position. Support all backstage wardrobe needs during dress rehearsals through closing; including quick changes, presets, actor hand-offs, costume and wig maintenance, and laundry. Experience not needed, but preferred.
Approx. 40 hr/wk during Tech & Dress & 25 hr/wk during performance weeks. Mostly evenings and weekends.
The Lifespan of a Fact = June 14 – July 28, 2024
Overhire Positions:
Electricians ($22/hr)
Support Hang & Focus. Must be comfortable climbing and descending a ladder and stairs, operating a genie lift, lifting and carrying, working in low light, crouching, sitting on the floor.
Days and times vary per production. If interested, please contact jobs@auroratheatre.org for specific dates and/or to be put on an overhire list.
Costume Shop Support ($22-28/hr)
Under the supervision of the Costume Shop Supervisor: Constructing/altering/finishing work using both hand and industrial machine stitching; Cutting and rolling of fabrics, pressing/steaming/labeling finished costumes, assist with costume crafts.
Days and times vary per production. If interested, please contact jobs@auroratheatre.org for specific dates and/or to be put on an overhire list.
ABOUT AURORA:
As the storyteller for our community, Aurora Theatre Company inspires new audiences and longtime theatre lovers alike with the visceral power of live theatre. Our venues, the most intimate professional stages in the Bay Area, highlight great acting, nuanced language, and an immediacy that makes for exhilarating theatre. By telling profoundly relevant stories, we’re building a new culture of theatre-going in the Bay Area and contributing to a revitalization of theatre nationwide, challenging all of us to think deeper, laugh louder, and engage more purposefully and profoundly with our neighbors and our world.
At Aurora, we believe that theatre belongs to everyone. We ask that our staff, our artists, and our audience work together to make all people feel welcome here. Our values include championing racial justice, better embodying anti-racist practices, and confronting and dismantling oppression.
Aurora Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, country of origin, political belief, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, or any basis protected by law. Members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to BIPOC, non-binary and transgender candidates are encouraged to apply.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Performance spaces, shop spaces, backstage, and restrooms are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Moderate noise level from power tools, spaces shared with others.
- Need to climb and descend ladder and stairs (for board op and electrician).
- Dependent on position walking, standing and/or sitting for long periods of time, lifting, carrying heavy objects, operating machinery, typing, looking at a computer screen.
- Onsite work, this is not a remote position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION(S):
- Job experience in the field of application is required.
- Ability to work independently.
- Work collaboratively as a team member and maintain a positive attitude in high-pressure situations.
- Proof of up-to-date Vaccination against Covid-19.
APPLY TODAY
Please send resume and/or description of work experience along with a cover letter to jobs@auroratheatre.org for specific dates and/or to be put on an over-hire list.
Box Office Associate
Hours: Approximately 4-19 hours per week (schedule varies), including nights, weekends, and occasional holidays
Hourly: $18/hour
Reports to: Box Office Manager
About the Aurora:
As the storyteller for our community, Aurora Theatre Company inspires new audiences and longtime theatre lovers alike with the visceral power of live theatre. Our venues, the most intimate professional stages in the Bay Area, highlight great acting, nuanced language, and an immediacy that makes for exhilarating theatre. By telling profoundly relevant stories, we’re building a new culture of theatre-going in the Bay Area and contributing to a revitalization of theatre nationwide, challenging all of us to think deeper, laugh louder, and engage more purposefully and profoundly with our neighbors and our world.
At Aurora, we believe that theatre belongs to everyone. We ask that our staff, our artists, and our audience work together to make all people feel welcome here. Our values include championing racial justice, better embodying anti-racist practices, and confronting and dismantling oppression.
About the Position:
This role will focus on providing exemplary customer service to all patrons of Aurora Theatre by performing individual ticket sales and customer assistance both over the phone, via email, and in person.
Primary Duties:
- Help to create a welcoming environment for patrons
- Greeting of patrons, accepting deliveries, maintaining a general awareness of people entering the building, and keeping space secure.
- Enter data into Theatre Manager (ticketing database)
- Process sales of single show tickets and season subscription packages in person at the box office window, via email, and over the phone.
- Provide excellent customer service while guiding patron seating decisions, collect appropriate fees, and process payments.
- Exchange tickets to other dates when necessary.
- Track and reconcile daily credit card, check, and cash transactions.
- Calmly resolve ticketing issues, including incorrect dates, lost, or missed performances.
- Provide administrative support for other departments (stuffing envelopes, labeling, mailing press packets etc.)
- Be informed of season productions, and inform patrons of the content of shows, including violence, sexual content, and appropriateness of content for teens.
- Miscellaneous other office duties as assigned and needed.
- Communicate current state and local requirements related to COVID-19.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- One year of customer service, ticket sales, or clerical-related work experience is required.
- Prior experience working with a computer database or POS software is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google docs/sheets and other related computer skills required.
- Ability to learn new software and systems
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
- Strong sense of team and ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to establish rapport with others
- Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the company.
Please Note: All staff of Aurora Theatre is required to comply with all state and local Covid-19 guidelines.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage LGBTQ and BIPOC people to apply.
APPLY TODAY
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@auroratheatre.org
House Manager
Hours: Approximately 4-16 hours per week (schedule varies), including nights, weekends, and occasional holidays
Hourly: $19/hour
Reports to: Box Office Manager
About the Aurora:
As the storyteller for our community, Aurora Theatre Company inspires new audiences and longtime theatre lovers alike with the visceral power of live theatre. Our venues, the most intimate professional stages in the Bay Area, highlight great acting, nuanced language, and an immediacy that makes for exhilarating theatre. By telling profoundly relevant stories, we’re building a new culture of theatre-going in the Bay Area and contributing to a revitalization of theatre nationwide, challenging all of us to think deeper, laugh louder, and engage more purposefully and profoundly with our neighbors and our world.
At Aurora, we believe that theatre belongs to everyone. We ask that our staff, our artists, and our audience work together to make all people feel welcome here. Our values include championing racial justice, better embodying anti-racist practices, and confronting and dismantling oppression.
About the Position:
The job of the House Manager is to provide a pleasant and safe environment for the patrons and volunteers. They will monitor and manage all activities in the lobby, restrooms, entryway, and any other spaces occupied by the public prior to, after, and during a performance. They
Primary Duties:
- The HM practices great customer service and ensures that everyone feels welcome in the space.
- Coordinate with Stage Manager to support their needs for the performance
- Set up Concessions and keep clean and clear all public areas. (not currently providing concessions)
- Train and supervise volunteer ushers.
- Calmly resolve any issues that arise, such as finding seats for patrons arriving in unexpected wheelchairs, patrons arriving on the wrong date, responding to health crises, or de-escalating disturbances.
- Coordinate with the box office and stage manager regarding seat issues or enactment of technical requirements during the run of the show.
- As there is no patron seating once the play has begun, the HM keeps an eye on the lobby in case any patrons leave the theatre and escorts them to the viewing monitor.
- Create a report which is sent to all staff with notes about the ushers’ performance, concession sales, and anything else important.
- The HM is available for comments and questions after the show.
- Communicate and verify current state and local requirements related to COVID-19.
House Managers will be responsible for verifying Covid vaccination and/or proof of negative Covid test results of patrons prior to showtime.
Qualifications:
- One year of customer service or event management experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google docs/sheets and other related computer skills required.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative.
- Strong sense of team and ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to establish rapport with others and build strong interpersonal relationships.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the company.
Please Note: All staff of Aurora Theatre is required to comply with all state and local Covid-19 guidelines.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage LGBTQ and BIPOC people to apply.
APPLY TODAY
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@auroratheatre.org