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Job Opportunities


2009 Season - July and August

Come Celebrate with Us!
Join the summer staff of the Festival of Arts
and be a part of our 75th Anniversary.

Please apply in person Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm,
or via E-mail (click the "Contact Us" button shown below each job)
or contact Monica Daebritz, Director of Human Resources
Phone: 949-464-4270

The Festival of Arts is an equal opportunity employer.  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.

Starting pay for most seasonal positions: $8 - $10/hr.

Department: Membership
Position: Membership Sales and Information
Shifts Available: Wed through Sun, 12 noon – 8:30 pm
Description: Answer questions regarding Festival membership, accept applications, perform clerical tasks associated with Membership and Special Events.
Requirements: Strong customer service skills, experience with cash handling and credit cards; clerical skills.  Must be 18 years of age.
 

 

Department: Production
Position: Usher
Shifts Available: 7pm – 9pm (six days per week)
Description: Assists patrons to seating locations.
Requirements: Customer service skills, ability to walk up and down stairs, work outdoors in evenings.  Must be at least 14 and have completed freshman year by July 5.
 

 

Department: Production
Position: Stage Crew
Shifts Available: 7:30pm – 10:45pm, 7 nights per week for 8 weeks
Description: Moves Pageant of the Masters set pieces backstage on cue during performances.
Requirements: Must be able to lift 25 lbs and work every night from July 5 through August 31.  Must be 18 or over.
 

 

Department: Merchandise
Position: Program Seller
Shifts Available: Night shifts vary from 5 pm – 11:30 pm
Description:

Sells souvenir programs to patrons.

Requirements:

Customer service skills, position stands and/or walks for long periods.  Must be at least 16.  Hourly pay plus commission at end of season.         

 

 

Department: Merchandise
Position: Gift Shop Sales
Shifts Available: Days, evenings
Description: Handles transactions, assists customers with purchases, restocks merchandise area, keeps area orderly.
Requirements: Customer service skills, cash handling and retail sales experience; able to lift 10-25 lbs.  Must be 18 or over.
 

 

Department: Merchandise
Position: Seat Cushion Rentals
Shifts Available: Night shifts vary from 5 pm – 11:30 pm
Description: Rents seat cushions to patrons.
Requirements:

Customer service skills, position stands and/or walks for long periods.  Must be at least 16.  Hourly pay.

 

 

Department: Exhibits
Position: Security Guard
Shifts Available: Day, evening, graveyard
Description:

Patrols Festival grounds, provides security for staff, patrons, artists and property; monitors parking lots, assists with medical and other emergencies, provides information and hospitality to patrons.         

Requirements: Customer service skills, sound judgment.  Must be 18 or over.
 

 

Department: Operations
Position:

Maintenance/Grounds Keeper

Shifts Available: Day, evening
Description: Cleans, maintains grounds area, does janitorial duties.
Requirements: Dependable, able to follow directions and safety rules, able to lift up to 25 lbs, good people skills.  Must be 16 or over.
 

 

Volunteer Positions (unpaid):

Production:
Pageant Volunteers: make-up, wardrobe and headdress, cast area assistants.

Membership:
Assist in Membership booth, answer questions, distribute brochures,
enroll new members, assist in mailings.

Marketing and Public Relations:
Assist in marketing promotions and mailings; basic office skills required.

 

 

 

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