POSITION: Front of House Associate
POSTED: January 22, 2026
TERM: June 1 – September 6, 2026; Shorter duration considered
STATUS: Hourly, at-will, seasonal employee
SUPERVISOR: Patron Services Manager, Haley Barbieri
SCHEDULE: Variable weekly schedule, Tuesday through Sunday (Mondays off)
SALARY: $17.00 per hour
Position Summary
Reporting to the Patron Services Manager, the Front of House Associate shall work on a varied, six-day-per-week schedule as per published schedules, including box office using AudienceView, house management, and concessions using Square to support activities at Shakespeare & Company’s two outdoor stages and two indoor stages.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Answering the Box Office phone;
- Filling orders by using Shakespeare & Company’s online ticketing system;
- Maintain Shakespeare & Company’s database on the same system;
- Scanning patron tickets;
- Ensuring patron safety in theaters;
- Selling food and drink at the concessions stand;
- Driving company golf cart for outdoor shows;
- Participating in D.E.A. training;
- Collaborating with other employees to create a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes safety and dignity;
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Characteristics Sought
- Work professionally with other employees;
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude;
- An empathetic style, exhibiting an openness to many perspectives, able to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods;
- Be dependable and timely for scheduled shifts;
- Manage multiple tasks;
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team, and communicate clearly with others;
- Demonstrate a familiarity with Microsoft Office;
- Ability to sit, stand, and stoop; reaching with hands and arms; use of hands to finger objects and controls; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds; close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision; and reading of written, printed and/or computer screen data
- Maintain a commitment to values of equity and inclusion and experience communicating effectively with groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences;
- A commitment to values of anti-racism and anti-oppression and personal and/or professional experiences advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility;
- Completion of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen and booster, if eligible, prior to employment term.
About Shakespeare & Company
Founded in 1978, Shakespeare & Company is a thriving center of creative and collaborative excellence in Actor Training, Performance, and Education, rooted in Shakespeare’s work and the Elizabethan ideals of inquiry, balance and harmony. Committed to nurturing the creative impulse, exploring the universal themes of human experience, engaging with the widest possible audience, and influencing future generations, Shakespeare & Company is also committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Shakespeare & Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities; it is our intent to maintain an inclusive work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because 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. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theatre and theatre administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, and people who are neurodiverse. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of these policies in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors which enrich and promote a more just society.