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Northern Sky Theater will provide a positive, respectful, and nurturing work environment for all employees and guest artists that allows everyone to work to their full potential. We will conduct ourselves with integrity in all interactions representing Northern Sky Theater.

We acknowledge the systemic racism in our community and industry and commit to anti-racist policies, practices and learning in all areas of our work, and to create a safe, supported and empowered environment for all our colleagues who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.

Beginning June 5, 2021, all Northern Sky artistic, production and administrative staff are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Full vaccination against the virus will be considered a condition of hiring and/or continued employment. Employees and scheduled volunteers of Northern Sky Theater are required to complete COVID‐19 screening the week prior to work. This includes furnishing proof of completed vaccination, as well as answering several screening questions related to employee’s current health status and recent travel and having the individual’s temperature checked. Beginning June 5, 2021 and until further notice, an FDA authorized antigen or molecular (PCR) test will be administered once a week to all salaried employees and any independent contractors that have interaction with salaried employees. These employees must receive a negative FDA authorized antigen or molecular test 72 hours prior to the start of work. Testing for these employees will continue on a weekly basis throughout employment. Test results should be received no later than 48 hours after administration.

HOUSE MANAGER ASSISTANT (Seasonal)

A Northern Sky House Manager Assistant will work closely with and aide the House Manager during the run of the show. House Manager Assistant supports the duties of the House Manager and will be called on to do other assignments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Help prepare the theatre for opening.
Assist in the closing of the space after the event has ended and the audience has left.
Be comfortable with interpersonal communication with patrons.
Aid in any ticket issue that may come up.
Sanitizing common areas.
Understanding of Northern Sky’s policies.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with a wide age-range of seasonal house staff employees and volunteers.
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverse ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of guests, staff and volunteers attending, and servicing, Northern Sky events.
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation of Northern Sky’s company and service missions.
Knowledge of location and use of some emergency equipment, and knowledge of emergency communication procedures.
Attend all meetings pertaining to the front of house responsibilities.
Maintain necessary inventory on patron service equipment and supplies when directed.
Help to maintain necessary concession inventory and supplies.
Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance.
Comfortable with two-way radios.
Work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in customer service.
Effective communication and decision-making skills
Ability to be calm under pressure
Friendliness
Persuasive interpersonal skills
Punctuality and dependability
Certified in CPR, AED and first aid preferred
Computer literacy
Number of hours to be worked per week: Up to 35 (Part Time, Seasonal, Varies)
Shift Schedule: Day, Evening, Night
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Work Environment

Outdoor Venue: Peninsula Park Amphitheater – Continuously working in outdoor conditions.

Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned and determine safety of workplace surroundings and works with others and guests.

Ability to read small print as on tickets.
Ability to climb steps repeatedly.
Ability to descend/ascend ramps and inclines/declines.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Work in a fast-paced, busy environment with environmental conditions such as noise, heights, dark/dim/absence of lighting.
Ability to bend, stretch, reach and kneel without restriction.

Frequently walking, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.

Evening shifts available at the indoor Northern Sky Creative Center in Fish Creek. Positions vary: 20-30 hours per week.

Evening shifts available at the Northern Sky Amphitheater in Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek. 3-5 shifts, 15-30 hours a week, depending on availability. Park sticker provided. $17.00 per hour.

Please email cover letter and resume to Becky DeLisle at becky@northernskytheater.com

TICKET OFFICE STAFF – PART-TIME (Seasonal)

Want to join the Northern Sky team? We’re seeking to add several customer service workers to our ticket office staff this summer and fall season.

Afternoon and evening shifts are available at both the Northern Sky Creative Center in Fish Creek and the Amphitheater in Peninsula State Park.
Positions vary: 15-30 hours per week. $16.50 per hour.

You’ll be providing patrons with a positive first impression of Northern Sky Theater, giving them accurate performance information and helping them to purchase show tickets.

If you have these four skill sets, we can teach you the rest…

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Comfortable and capable with computers, credit card machines, and calculators.

If you’re interested, please send your resume or a summary of your work history and job skills to our Ticket Office Manager, Becky DeLisle at becky@northernskytheater.com.

High school or college students welcome!

Northern Sky Internships

Summer Internships – mid-May thru August

Northern Sky interns work with our Production Stage Manager throughout the rehearsal period, assisting in all areas of the theater: costumes, props, set-up, takedown, clean-up, attending rehearsals, helping with computer reports, prompting, etc. If you are a performer, you may be assigned to an understudy position. There are sometimes roles available as well, and interns will be given a chance to audition. We try to fit you with the areas in which you’re most interested. Interns assist with PR if time permits.

The rehearsal period is pretty intense, with long hours and late nights at the park. Sometimes the weather in outdoor theatre can be pretty challenging when trying to get enough tech hours in and everyone has to be very flexible and good-humored.

Once the shows are open, you’d be part of the backstage and run crew. Interns assist our wonderful volunteers with parking on a rotational basis. They are part of the set-up and strike crew, responsible for dressing room and costume maintenance. This all becomes routine by the time all the shows are open.

Northern Sky Theater Summer Intern Opportunities

We ask all interns to participate in workshops and educational outreach. We also have interns participate in the 4th of July parades. I encourage interns to audition for extra events that we hold, including our main fundraiser Raise the Curtain. and the end of season Volunteer Appreciation Picnic.

Interns will also be on call for the fall show rehearsals starting in August during the day. Some office work will also be part of the job responsibilities. There are also weekly scheduled brush up rehearsals for anyone understudying or performing during the summer or fall.

We provide housing and pay a weekly stipend. You would need your own car. At the Park Theater, we do eight shows a week, with two on Mondays and Thursdays. A meal is provided between shows on those days. Sunday is the day off. Your summer contract dates would be mid-May – end of August. It is also possible to be considered for an internship through the fall, which will run until the end of October.

Many of the interns who have been at Northern Sky request to come back, and some have gone on to other positions in our company. The Northern Sky intern experience is challenging in a good way and the people you will get to work and play with are a great bunch of professionals who really respect the interns’ contributions and importance to Northern Sky.

Please contact Jeff at jeff@northernskytheater.com to apply or for more information.