House Manager (UChicago Presents)
The House Manager coordinates the front of house for University of Chicago Presents events. Concert responsibilities include instructing and overseeing student and volunteer ushers, communicating with and assisting patrons, coordinating the start of the concert and intermission, and assisting with set up and clean up before and after the concerts.
Qualifications: Good attention to detail; responsible; experience or comfort with customer service; interest in classical music and/or arts and cultural events is highly encouraged. Previous experience managing front of house is a plus. Applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills to address patron issues and communicate with staff, ability to supervise effectively and ability to handle fast-paced environment with many interruptions.
This position is for the 2024/25 school year. Time commitment is generally 3-4 hours per concert. Schedule will be shared with another house manager; concert dates to be mutually agreed. Events typically take place on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons, with some exceptions. Work-study students and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
View the concert schedule at chicagopresents.uchicago.edu.
Pay: $17/hour
To apply, send resume and a cover letter describing your related experience and interest to:
Jessica Wolfe, Director of Production and Education
UChicago Presents