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LAST UPDATED july 10, 2024


Civil Service Positions

Director of Campus Engagement: The Director of Campus Engagement strengthens Krannert Center for the Performing Arts' academic interconnectivity by further integrating the Center's work into the academic culture and curriculum through campus-based engagement activities that ensure student participation. The Director of Campus is committed to equity, inclusion and anti-racist practices, broadening opportunities and ensuring participation of the University of Illinois' diverse campus. The Director of Campus Engagement is collaboratively responsible for aligning engagement initiatives with the mission of the Center, developing priorities, allocating resources appropriately, and designing and implementing effective systems for team collaboration, with particular responsibility for campus academic engagement and student engagement with Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. This position also serves as the Engagement Department's "access liaison" working in collaboration with Krannert Center staff and others to ensure best practices for accessible performances. For more information and to apply, visit the University of Illinois careers website. Applications must be received by 6:00pm (Central Time) on July 15, 2024.

Programming and Engagement Coordinator: The function of the Programming and Engagement Coordinator is to serve as a member of the engagement and programming teams at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts by assisting in the planning and coordination of performance as well as engagement events; to collaborate with engagement staff on campus and community initiatives; to sustain anti-racism, accessibility and inclusion work through programming and engagement activities. Application deadline is July 19, 2024. For a complete job description and application information, visit the University of Illinois careers website. 

 

Hourly Positions

Extra Help Building Operations Attendants (part-time): Work includes custodial work and assistance in the conversion and maintenance of facilities and equipment in a large multi-purpose building. Must possess physical dexterity and have the ability to lift heavy objects. Interested applicants may contact John Williams at jowillia [at] illinois.edu or 217.333.6702.

Professional Stagehands, contact Seth Wheeler at sww22 [at] illinois.edu.

 

Academic Professional Positions

No Academic Professional positions are available at this time. Check back regularly for updates.

 

Student PositionS

Patron Services Host

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: 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 patrons 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 $14/hr. To apply, please email your resume to Ann-Marie Dittman, Assistant Director of Patron Services, at amd21 [at] Illinois.edu.

 

Scene Shop Student Worker

Job duties will include:

  • Build, rig, load-in, and load-out academic production scenery in an efficient and safe manner as instructed or as indicated in drawings.
  • Operate various hand, power, & pneumatic tools in a safe manner, including both wood and metalworking tools.
  • Attend various tool and safety trainings as needed.
  • Clearly communicate the progress of projects to Shop Staff and/or Technical Director
  • Inform Shop Staff of any broken or damaged tools and equipment.
  • Inform Shop Staff of low or depleted shop inventory.
  • Maintain a positive and pleasant attitude and work environment.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the Scene Shop and performance spaces.
  • Perform additional shop related tasks and projects as assigned.

To apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Ryan Schultz, Technical Director, at ryans [at] illinois.edu (subject: Scene%20Shop%20Student%20Worker%20application)  with subject line "Scene Shop Student Worker application."

 

STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

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