Anticipated Start Date: August 26, 2025

Estimated Pay: $15.00 per hour

Number of Jobs Available: 8

Schedule: Variable. Primarily evenings and weekends.

Location: Roselle Center for the Arts

About the department / center:

The School of Music (SoM) at the University of Delaware provides over 300 public-facing performance opportunities throughout the year. Events within the School of Music range from academic required student recitals to large Symphonic Orchestra recitals. A position with the School of Music Events Team provides staff with the opportunity to develop their customer service and hospitality skillset to diverse audiences ranging from 10 to 200 attendees.

Role Description:

Under the supervision of the House Manager and Stage Manager, Event Staff provide multiple services in support of events and performances in the Center for the Arts, Bayard Sharp Hall, and Amy E. Dupont Music Building. Hours are variable, dependent on the event schedule, and average approximately 10-15 hours per week. Qualified candidates must be available and willing to work in the evenings and on weekends.

Primary Responsibilities:

Front of House

• Warmly greet guests and aid them in navigating our venues
• For ticketed events, conduct box office operations
• Check guest tickets and assist them in finding seating
• Answer general guest questions about the venue
• Address guest concerns and escalate to House Manager as appropriate
• Ensure that University and venue policies are followed by guests and clients

Back of House/Stage Area

• Set stage according to layout provided
• Interface with performers to confirm their needs are met
• Open stage doors as performers enter and exit the stage
• Adjust onstage setting throughout the event as needed
• After the completion of an event, teardown staging and reset to default setting
• Under direction of the Technical Assistant, assist in setup and teardown of Audio/Visual Technology
• Ensure that University and venue policies are followed by clients and performers

Qualifications:  

• Must be comfortable interfacing with performers of all backgrounds
• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs unassisted
• Experience in a performing arts environment is a bonus

HIRING TIMELINE:

Application review: May 1 – 13

Interviews: May 14 – 18

Offers Extended: May 21 – 25

Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

 Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions