Part-Time 15-20 hours a week, $23/hr.

Job Overview
• Bucks County Playhouse is seeking a detail-oriented and strong leader for an Event Coordinator position. This role’s focus is to manage day-of event operations and logistics under the direction of the Event Sales Manager across three of the Playhouse’s venues: Bill Harris & Jay Manas Playhouse Barn, Playhouse Deck Restaurant and Bar, and Lambertville Hall.

Responsibilities
• Oversee day-of event operations including setup, breakdown, and onsite management during events across three Playhouse venues: Bill Harris & Jay Manas Playhouse Barn, Playhouse Deck Restaurant and Bar, and Lambertville Hall
• Serve as the onsite contact for clients and vendors
• Assist clients with their needs and preferences for each event including load in and load out
• Collaborate with vendors and clients
• Lead a team of event staff, day-of event
• Serve as Playhouse Deck’s lead representative for the Playhouse’s cabaret series in the Bill Harris & Jay Manas Playhouse Barn; managing the seating chart and a team of service staff
• Reference BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) to make sure event is set up properly and running according to plan
• Report any event feedback to the Event Sales Manager
• Handle final payment of food and beverage from clients as needed
• Assist the Event Sales Manager with any venue organizational and cleaning duties as needed
• Assist the Event Sales Manager with any administrative duties as needed
• Assist the Event Sales Manager or Restaurant General Manager with any additional duties including but not limited to client venue tours
• Maintain a safe, inclusive working environment in accordance with the Playhouse’s commitment to creating an equitable, diverse, and harassment-free environment.

Qualifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a restaurant is preferred
• Experience in event planning and operations
• Experience with managing a team of 1 or more people
• Experience with Toast POS is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM event management software
• Willing to work weekends, nights
• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary for events
• Understanding that, based on event schedule, some weeks will either be more demanding or slower than others

Bucks County Playhouse is seeking ushers for the 2026 season

These positions are hourly and paid. Highly flexible scheduling based on availability with up to 25 hours per week possible. Weekends and evenings required.

Due to the competitive nature of these positions, candidates will only be contacted if being considered for a position. Candidates who can commit to the full season will be given preference, though students may also be considered on a very limited basis. Candidates must be 17 years old at the time of their start date.

Interviews will begin in February and continue until all available positions are filled. Please, no phone calls or visits without a scheduled interview.

Responsibilities include:

• Scan tickets, hand out programs, direct crowds, and guide patrons to their assigned seats, including assisting patrons who use mobility assistive devices
• Monitor audiences while the performance is in progress and report on any notable audience behavior
• Intervene/de-escalate when patrons are not abiding by theater policies
• Monitor and re-stock facilities as needed
• Prepare playbills for distribution
• Assist tidying up theater and Lobby post-show

We are seeking candidates who are:

• Quick and eager learners
• Confident with basic technology
• Comfortable working with individual patrons as well as larger crowds
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Appreciative of theater

Accessibility:

This position will require you to move about a raked theater space before and during performances. You will need to be able to navigate in low-light. Use of ticket scanning devices and ability to hand out programs and verbalize directions is required. Ushers assist in emergency situations so you will need to be able to open doors and speak loudly and clearly.

Interested candidates should send a resume and brief statement of interest with the subject line “Usher Application” to Kelly Wilson, Patron Services Manager, at kelly@buckscountyplayhouse.org. Acting resumes will not be considered.

Starting at $15/hr