Interviews are required for all positions. Seasonal Festival contracts typically run May – September. Pay varies by experience and contracted dates.
Interested Production and Technical folks, please send a resume and a cover letter to: Production Manager
productionmanager@idahoshakesdev.wpenginepowered.com
Interested Front of House folks, please email resume to: samantha@idahoshakesdev.wpenginepowered.com.
For administrative openings see posting details for submission requirements.
None currently.
For the safety of our artists, guests and staff, GLT and ISF require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Documentation of vaccination status must be provided if an offer of employment is made.
Great Lakes Theater and Idaho Shakespeare Festival are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team. Great Lakes Theater and Idaho Shakespeare Festival are equal opportunity employers and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants, veterans, transgender, non-binary, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. This position will remain open until filled and until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application/interview process, please contact us.
Ongoing hiring for seasonal Box Office and Front of House positions occurs throughout the season.
Box Office Representative
Their primary duty involves processing ticket orders for Festival patrons. Additional duties include working the ticket windows during general business hours, answering patron inquiries, and other tasks related to box office operations. Excellent customer service, data entry, and communication skills are essential. Experience with a ticketing system, particularly Tessitura, preferred.
Box Office Seasonal Supervisor
The Box Office Seasonal Supervisor reports to the Box Office Manager (B.O.M.) and their primary duties involve supervision of the ISF box office and its staff when the B.O.M. is out, processing ticket orders for patrons, as well as coordinating with any other Box Office Seasonal Supervisors on donated ticket voucher requests and volunteer coordination. Additional duties will include working the ticket windows during general business hours, answering patron inquiries, and other tasks related to box office operations. The box office’s hours of operation extend on performance days from late May through late Sept/early Oct to include evening, weekend, and some holiday shifts. Outside our mainstage performance schedule, the box office is typically open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (except Federal Holidays). Excellent customer service, data entry, adaptability, and communication skills are essential. Team leadership as well as team player experiences are required. Experience with ticketing software, particularly Tessitura, is preferred.
House Manager
The primary objective is to ensure the enjoyment,
health, and safety of our patrons at each performance. Additional duties include (but are not limited to): overseeing and managing the Front of House operations, training volunteers nightly, coordinating with the Box Office Manager on Duty to ensure proper patron seating, monitoring patrons and other guests to the amphitheater and reserve, solving any issues which may arise, and leaving the theater clean for the next evening’s performance. The successful candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working outdoors for extended periods, and possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
Facilities Assistant
The primary duty is to assist the Facilities Manager with the upkeep of the Warm Springs amphitheater and reserve. You will work and report directly to the Facilities Manager. Duties may vary depending on the needs of the site and the season but usually include lawn maintenance as well as amphitheater cleanup.
Employment Terms: All positions are seasonal and consist of (at least) part-time shifts. Summer season hours begin in April/May and expire at the end of September/October. Part-time shifts may also be available to experienced Box Office staff the following November – January.
PLEASE NOTE: All employees of Idaho Shakespeare Festival must be considered fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before their first scheduled shift.
