POSITION: Overhire Operations Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal / Hourly / Non-exempt
SUPERVISOR: Director of Operations
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance, the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre, and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States delivering world class theater on its two stages and through its education and community engagement work. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award® and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, major European Festivals, and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres, the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them with work year-round. Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.
Led by Artistic Director Rob Melrose and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein, the Alley focuses on delivering excellent programming to inspire and enchant lives through theater and prioritizes creating a welcoming environment for all.
JOB STATEMENT
The Overhire Operations Assistant works closely with the Director of Operations handling the day-to-day operations and event execution of the Alley Theatre.
JOB DUTIES
- Assist the Operations Team with maintaining the conference and event rooms, as well as all kitchens in the facilities
- Assist with internal and external event setup and execution.
- Cover for Receptionist when necessary
- Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, energized and quickly changing environment.
- Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills. Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. routinely
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where directions and priorities can change rapidly.
- Position requires the flexibility to be available for daytime, weekend, and evening work hours as
needed.
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Free and discounted tickets to Alley Theatre performances
- Discounted Parking ($4 Bi-weekly)
Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Skills Required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, energized, and rapidly changing environment
- Positive attitude and strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer
- Ability to lift and move 50 pounds routinely
- Availability for daytime, weekend, and evening work as needed
What We Do
Alley Theatre is a Tony Award-winning, leading professional nonprofit theatre company in Houston, Texas, founded in 1947. It is one of the oldest resident theatre companies in the US, known for producing a wide repertoire of plays with its resident company of actors, designers, and artisans.
