Full-time, seasonal position (summer)
Dates: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 2024
Salary: $17.50 per hour
Shakespeare & Company seeks a seasonal, part-time or full-time Facilities Associate for late May through late August, weekends required.
Shakespeare & Company is committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors which enrich and promote a more just society, and we seek to engage those who will embrace our vigorous commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility as well as anti-racism initiatives. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theater and theater administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+, women, people who are neurodiverse, and people with disabilities.
Shakespeare & Company is committed to a COVID-safe environment: in most cases employees will have completed their COVID-19 vaccination regimen, will get tested before they start work and re-test as needed. The entire Company will be adhering to local, state, and union safety protocols where and when appropriate.
Shakespeare & Company is committed to the principles of equal employment and to providing equal employment opportunities. It is our intent to maintain an inclusive work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, military service, veteran status, pregnancy or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The Facilities Associate responsibilities include general grounds-keeping, mowing, and weeding; trail, walkway and road maintenance; some operation of vehicles, power and heavy equipment; ordering and maintaining supplies; general building maintenance including mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical, light carpentry and painting projects; vehicle and equipment maintenance; assistance with company activities’ and programs’ set up and clean up; on-site trash hauling and recycling; working to insure buildings are in a safe and sanitary condition when occupied, and secure when unoccupied. This position will require access to email and text; a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record; a familiarity with power and hand tools; sitting, standing, pushing and pulling, climbing and stooping; reaching with hands and arms; use of hands to finger objects and controls; lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds; close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision; and reading of written, printed and/or computer screen data.
Dates are late May through September 1, 2024, including Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and additional hours each week. Salary $17.50 per hour, 30 to 40 hours per week depending upon availability.
Interested applicants should send resume with e-mail contact for three references, a letter of interest, dates of availability, to jobsearch@shakespeare.org (include: Position Title and Name in subject line); By mail: Job Search/Patron Services Manager, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox MA 01240; By fax: (413) 637-4274.
