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Doorman and Lobby Attendant

Organizational Summary:

Playwrights Horizons is a writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary U.S. playwrights, composers and lyricists, and to the production of their new work.

Position Overview:

The Doorman and Lobby Attendant positions will help ensure a seamless and safe ingress and egress of our shows at our uptown location, 416 West 42nd Street, and at our Downtown location, 440 Lafayette Street, through the effort of diligent monitoring, and awareness. We are seeking a person who will be visible and observant at all times, greet staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner; respond immediately to disruptive persons, and de-escalate any situation if needed. We are seeking multiple people to join us in this position. This is a part time position and based on the schedule of our performances, and is paid $20 per hour with a 4-hour minimum.

Reports To:

Assistant General Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-person support to the Company Manager and Front of House Team during the show

  • Conduct a safety inspection at beginning and end of the performance and maintain pulse on guests and patrons

  • Greet audience members as they arrive, providing a warm space and ensuring that guests are at the correct location, directing folks either to the box office or lobby

  • Monitor ingress and egress of audience members

  • De-escalate any conflict if one arises, direct folks to leave the building if necessary

  • Secure all doors once late seating is over

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Helpful, courteous attitude, comfortable speaking with new people

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time 

  • Effective verbal communication skills 

  • Possesses a professional demeanor and can assert authority when needed

  • Training or experience in conflict de-escalation a plus

Values:

Playwrights Horizons is committed to building a more just future for everyone -- particularly those from historically oppressed communities, by employing a broad spectrum of voices that will enrich the quality and vitality of our work. Playwrights Horizons is an equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to uprooting all systems of oppression by demonstrative equitable and inclusive practices. The organization is interested in receiving applications from people of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, classes, religions, and people with disabilities. The facilities at Playwrights Horizons are fully accessible and ADA compliant.

To Apply:

Please submit your application materials to our portal HERE. No phone calls please.

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