Employment

LAST UPDATED JUNE 3, 2026

Civil Service Positions

Production Coordinator for Events

Keeping our calendar of events on track and on budget is a critical need for Krannert Center. We're looking for a person with excellent organizational and comunications skills to coordinate among several Krannert Center depatments and to assist artists during their time here.

The succesful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing artistic and logistical details and providing budgetary oversight for performances, live events, rental events, and other production/event activities. The candidate would also serve as primary liaison with artists before and during their time at Krannert Center, assisting with hotel reservations, transportation, and other artist needs.

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year in education, training and/or work experience in advancing performances and/or events with performing artists and/or artist representatives, and a valid driver's license is required.

 This is a full-time Civil Service position. Salary is $45,000-$50,000 per year. 

All applications must be received by 6pm Central time Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Click here to view the complete job description.

Director of Campus Engagement

The Director of Campus Engagement strengthens Krannert Center for the Performing Arts' academic interconnectivity by further integrating the Center's programming and events into the academic culture and curriculum through campus-based engagement activities. The position is a critical part of the Krannert Center Engagement team and connects student programs affiliated with Krannert Center across campus.  The successful candidate will work closely with students as well as with faculty and staff on arts related activities. This position is committed to broadening opportunities and ensuring participation of the University of Illinois' diverse campus.

Bachelor’s degree in performing arts, visual arts, humanities, social sciences, or education (specifically arts education) and a total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in community engagement creating events and/or activities focused on arts, culture and/or humanities is required.

This is a full-time Civil Service position. Salary is $70,000-$75,000 per year.

All applications must be received by 6:00 pm Central time on June 29th, 2026. Click here to view the complete job description. 

Hourly Positions

There are no hourly positions available at this time. Please check back regularly for updates.

Academic Professional Positions

There are no Academic Professional positions available at this time. Please check back regularly for updates.

Student PositionS

Patron Services Host

Job Description:

Patron Services Hosts perform several different jobs during performances, including taking tickets, assisting patrons who have disabilities, greeting people and providing directions. All staff must be ready to think on their feet, address unique issues, and assist our patrons and each other at all times.

Skills Required:

Responsible, friendly demeanor, and eagerness to step in and help.

Duties and Work Environment:

Hosts must be able to climb stairs, lift up to 20 pounds, and stand for 3-5 hours per shift. Hosts will also assist patrons by providing a wheelchair to take them into the theatres, so you must be able to assist the patron in and out of the chair and push them across carpeted surfaces and over thresholds.

Schedule and Hours:

The job involves about 10-20 hours per week, mostly Tuesday through Sunday evenings. You must be available most weekends during the academic year.

Pay Rate/How to Apply:

Pay rate is $15/hr. To apply, please email your resume to Ann-Marie Dittman, Assistant Director of Patron Services, at amd21 [at] illinois.edu

STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

• Arts Management + Leadership Internships (THEA 391, MUS459, or DANC425)
Visit the For U of I Students page to learn more.