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Title: Artist in Residence - General Manager - Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026
Department: School of Theatre, Dance, and Film
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The General Manager for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival works with the management team to organize and execute the daily operations of the Festival while at Ewing Manor. This position is a customer-facing representative during all Festival functions who works to ensure an efficient and smooth-running Festival. Supervises Company Management and Front of House staff (excluding box office), including a House Manager and Concessions/Merchandise Manager.

With Front of House staff, must complete First Aid/CPR Training prior to the start of the Festival performances and pass any certification necessary.

Additional Information

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$900/week

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2. Valid driver’s license
3. Previous experience in a customer-facing position
4. Cash handling experience
5. Available to work May through August
6. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment
7. Ability to problem solve quickly

Preferred Qualifications

1. Operations experience supervising staff of any size
2. Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel).
3. Experience working with point-of-sale systems.

Work Hours

As contracted

Functional Expectations

1. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
2. Drive a vehicle
3. Work outdoors during the summer

Proposed Starting Date

May 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter

Resume/C.V.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Ann Haugo  
ahaugo@ilstu.edu   
Producer, Illinois Shakespeare Festival  

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.