About the role#
The Theatre Administration Assistant supports program faculty with practicum, box office, and front-of-house tasks. This role is for students who want to work in person on campus. You will assist with the daily functions of the degree program and gain experience in theatre operations.
What you'll do#
- Help patrons buy tickets and solve seating or ticketing issues.
- Manage cash, credit, and debit transactions and fix any discrepancies.
- Learn front-of-house operations including box office procedures, concessions, and house management.
- Scan tickets and help patrons find their way to their seats.
- Document and report problems or policy deviations to faculty.
- Maintain professional behavior and follow dress code requirements.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two of the following: THEA 15000, THEA 15200, THEA 25100, or THEA 25101.
- Experience in a front-of-house role at a performing arts company.
- Experience in customer-facing positions.
- Ability to communicate clearly with patrons in person and over the phone.
- A desire to work as part of a team.
- Availability to work in person.
Location & details#
- Location: Ithaca, New York.
- Term: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.
- Schedule: Up to five hours weekly, with potential for more at the supervisor's discretion. Shifts include rotating weekday box office hours and specific performance dates in October, November, and December 2026.
- Compensation: This is a paid position at $16.15 per hour.
About Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private liberal arts institution based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1892 as a music conservatory, the college now offers over 90 majors and 70 minors across five schools. It maintains a residential campus environment for a student body supported by approximately 2,881 employees. The institution emphasizes a combination of academic theory and practical performance.
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