Job Opportunities

The Festival of Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

On this page you will find postings for seasonal positions for the months of July and August.  Other seasonal positions may be posted closer to the start of the summer season.

Applicants may be subject to background checks and/or drug and alcohol screening. Job applicants who are under 18 and have not graduated from high school must be able to provide a work permit if hired.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at pageant.jobs@foapom.com.

 

PROGRAM SALES/SEAT CUSHION RENTAL/GIFT SHOP SALES

Most positions pay $8 to $10 per hour and some positions may include a bonus based on sales.

TO APPLY: Print out and complete an application.  Completed applications may be returned by fax to 949-494-9387; by mail or in person to: Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, attn. Human Resources or email to pageant.jobs@foapom.com.

 

Position:

Program Seller – 16+ yrs

  • Shifts Available: Night shift, must be available from 5 pm – 11:30 pm
  • Description: Sells souvenir programs to patrons.
  • Requirements:Outgoing, service oriented, friendly, available nights and weekends, position stands and/or walks or long periods.

Position:

Seat Cushion Rental – 16 + yrs

  • Shifts Available: Night shift, must be available from 5 pm – 11:30 pm
  • Description: Rents seat cushions to patrons.
  • Requirements: Outgoing, friendly, service oriented, available nights, weekends, position stands and/or walks for long periods.

Position:

Gift Shop Sales – 18 +yrs

  • Shifts Available:  Days, evenings
  • Description: Greets customers, handles transactions, assists customers with purchases, restocks merchandise area, keeps area orderly.
  • Requirements: Outgoing, service oriented, cash handling and retail sales experience; able to lift 10-25 lbs.  Available days, nights, weekends.

Position:

Blanket & Binocular Rentals – 18 +yrs

  • Shifts Available:  Night shifts vary from 5pm – 11:30pm
  • Description: Rent blankets and binoculars to Pageant patrons.
  • Requirements: Outgoing, service oriented, position stands for long periods of time.

USHER APPLICATION DIRECTIONS

Ushers are paid $10 per hour.

To apply for the usher position, download, print out and complete an usher application AND information sheet.  Mail only the completed usher application to the House Manager.

 

Position:

Usher – 15 + yrs

  • Shifts Available: 7pm – 9pm (up to six days per week)
  • Description: Assists patrons to seating locations.
  • Requirements: Friendly, service oriented, patient, able to walk up and down stairs, work outdoors in evenings. Available nights, weekends, holidays.

SECURITY APPLICATION

Starting pay is $10 per hour.

TO APPLY: Print out and complete an application.  Completed applications may be returned by fax to 949-494-9387; by mail or in person to: Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, attn. Human Resources or email to pageant.jobs@foapom.com.

 

Position:

Security – 18 + yrs

  • Shifts Available: Day, Evening, Graveyard
  • Description: Patrol Festival grounds, provide security for staff, patrons, and artists; various posts available.
  • Requirements: Service oriented, good judgment, friendly, must be able to work outdoors, may have to walk up and down steps, able to stand or walk for long periods of time. Must be available weekends and holidays.