Part-Time Facilities Show Coverage

STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY

Part-Time Facilities Show Coverage (Cleaning and Parking Garage Attendant)

Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has been a cultural leader in Chicago and model for theatre companies in the United States and around the world. Formed by a collective of actors in 1976, the ensemble represents a remarkable cross-section of actors, directors, playwrights and stage managers. Steppenwolf’s artistic ambitions are made possible by its incredible workforce of individuals, who help create a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and accountability. To that end, we attempt to use an anti-oppressive and anti-racist lens in our roles and everyday decision-making. Join us in this ongoing process, as we navigate, together, our complex world.

Part-Time Facilities Show Coverage

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is accepting applications for Facilities Show Coverage staff. The ideal candidate must have great attention to detail, be self-motivated, and be able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously. The Show Coverage position has a range of responsibilities that will vary based on the shift being worked that day. Primary coverage is Friday through Sunday, but may include other days of the week as needed. Shift hours are typically Tuesday – Friday 5 pm – 11:30 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 11:30 pm, and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, but can vary depending on the run-time of the production.

Areas of Responsibility:

Maintaining lobby appearance
Monitoring and servicing restrooms throughout the shift
Removing trash
Responding to any major spills or other cleaning crises
Executing small plumbing, electrical, and maintenance projects
Monitoring and adjusting building temperatures
Collecting payments via the point-of-sale system in the parking garage
Assisting with snow shoveling and salting
Setting up and/or striking on-campus events and meetings

Desired Qualifications:

Excellent attention to detail
Inherent helpfulness and a positive attitude
Flexible evening and weekend schedule
Must be reliable and professional
Able to lift up to 40 Lbs.

Compensation:

Hourly rate for this position is ($16.60 – $16.69) with benefits for part time employee. Benefits include dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, 401(k) matching retirement program and Ventra transit benefit program.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, professional resume and three references through the link provided.

NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE

About Steppenwolf:

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is the nation’s premier Ensemble Theater with 49 members who are among the top actors, playwrights and directors in the field. Thrilling, powerful, groundbreaking productions — from Balm in Gilead and Grapes of Wrath to August: Osage County, Downstate and The Brother/Sister Plays — have made this theatre legendary. Founded in 1976, Steppenwolf started as a group of teens performing in the basement of a church. Today, the company’s artistic force remains rooted in the original vision of its founders: an artist-driven theatre, whose vitality is defined by its appetite for bold and innovative work. Every aspect of Steppenwolf is rooted in its Ensemble ethos, from the intergenerational artistic programming to the multi-genre performance series LookOut, to the nationally recognized work of Steppenwolf Education and Engagement which serves nearly 15,000 teens annually. While grounded in the Chicago community, more than 40 original Steppenwolf productions have enjoyed success nationally and internationally, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, Sydney, Galway and Dublin. Steppenwolf also holds accolades that include the National Medal of Arts, 12 Tony Awards, two Pulitzer Prize-winning commissions and more. Led by Artistic Directors Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis, Executive Director Brooke Flanagan and Board of Trustees Chair, Keating Crown — Steppenwolf continually redefines the landscape of acting and performance.

Steppenwolf’s Mission:

Steppenwolf strives to create thrilling, courageous and provocative art in a thoughtful and inclusive environment. We succeed when we disrupt your routine with experiences that spark curiosity, empathy and joy. We invite you to join our ensemble as we navigate, together, our complex world. steppenwolf.org, facebook.com/steppenwolftheatre, twitter.com/steppenwolfthtr and instagram.com/steppenwolfthtr.