Career and Volunteer Opportunities

Assistant House Manager

Quantum Theatre is in search of an Assistant House Manager for their 2024-2025 Season. This position is considered part-time seasonal and is classified as non-exempt according to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations.

You will be paid a rate of $15/hour for all pre-and post show set-up for all performances. Ideally, this position will go to someone who will be scheduled for all three productions, but anyone who is available for specific shows should apply as well. See below for show schedule and further details.

2024-2025 Show Schedule:

A Moon for the Misbegotten at Longue Vue Club

• Training Day: Jul 28, 2024
• Performances: 7/30/24 to 8/24/24, performances are Monday – Wednesday and Friday – Sundays 6pm start time, 8pm show, run time is approx 2 hours with an intermission. (Approx 5 hour call each performance)

The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari at Union Trust Building

• Training Day: Oct 27, 2024
• Performances: 10/30/24 to 11/24/24. Performance schedule is Wednesdays – Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special Matinee on 11/20. Approximate Start Time 6pm

The Return of Benjamin Lay at the Carnegie Braddock Library

• Training Day:January 26, 2024
• Performances: Performance schedule is Wednesdays – Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special Matinees on Saturday 2/8 at 2pm and on 2/19 at 10am. Approximate Start Time 6pm

The Assistant House Manager will work with the House Manager to oversee front of house operations for night of performance, including:

• Managing the box-office and check-in system.
• Welcoming the public to the theatre.
• Seating patrons, and addressing patrons questions and needs.
• Managing and leading volunteers.
• Coordinating distribution of program books.
• Overseeing the safety and well-being of audience members before, during, and immediately after the show, ensuring patrons are able to safely exit.
• Creating a lasting positive impression of authentic hospitality to all patrons.
• Warmly inviting audiences to attend again and invite their friends.
• Communicating with the Stage Manager and/or Technical Staff to coordinate closing the house.

Skills and Experience

• Positive, “Can-Do” approach
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Able to identify and proactively solve issues regarding house management and patron experience and follow-through with organized, concise, and timely communications and actions that uphold the professionalism of Quantum Theatre.
• Experience with House Managing or running box office is preferred but not mandatory.
• Current driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation.

Read the full job description here.

 

Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Julie DeSeyn applications@quantumtheatre.com by June 10, 2024.

Parking Attendant for A Moon for the Misbegotten

Quantum Theatre is in search of a Parking Attendant for their production of A Moon for the Misbegotten, the first show of the 2024-2025 Season. This position is considered part-time seasonal and is classified as non-exempt according to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations.

Pay rate is $12/hour. Ideally, this position will go to someone who will be available for all scheduled performances, but anyone who is available for specific shows should apply as well.

See below for show schedule and further details.

2024-2025 Show Schedule:

A Moon for the Misbegotten will be performed at Longue Vue Club located at 400 Longue Vue Drive, Verona, PA 15147

• Training Days: July 28 and 29, 2024 6pm-8pm
• Performances: July 30 to August 24. Performances are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no performances on Thursday.
• Shift will run from 6pm to approximately 11pm, each night

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the parking of patron cars (Approx 80 cars) before the show
• Coordinating the exit of patron cars after the show
• Shuttle cast & crew to performance space in a golf cart
• Shuttle Longue Vue staff to their job sites (Minimal occasions)
• Communicating with Quantum’s House Manager on the status of the parking lot to ensure our performance time.

Skills and Experience

• Positive, “Can-Do” approach
• Ability to engage with patrons in a polite manner with providing clear direction
• A current driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation is required

Please submit resume to: Julie DeSeyn applications@quantumtheatre.com by June 10, 2024.

 

Read the full job description here.

Ushers

As a volunteer usher, you are an integral part of the Quantum Theatre experience. Your customer service and positive attitude affect the experience of each patron. Quantum patrons rely on you to find each new venue and how to navigate the new area. You may be asked to work outdoors. Volunteer Ushers are permitted to watch the performance for free (space permitting).

Responsibilities:

• Provide the primary level of guest assistance.
• Direct patrons to the venue from the street.
• Direct patrons to parking area.
• Direct patrons to performing area.
• Pass out programs.
• Sell and tally concessions.
• Assist in clean up as needed.
• Act upon all comments/complaints in a prompt and friendly manner.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 16 years of age or older.
• Willing to work outdoors.
• Ability to stand for approximately 1 hour.
• Friendly and personable. Excellent customer service skills a plus.
• Must be available nights and weekends.
• All Volunteer Ushers are to report to the venue 1 hour prior to the start of the performance and report directly to the House Manager.