2026 CSF House Manager and Audience Services General Staff
Requisition Number: 70702
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 23-Mar-2026
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, located on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, encourages applications for multiple positions for the 2026 CSF Audience Services team! These positions will support the success of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Positions available: House Managers and General Staff. Details for each position are available in the "Key Responsibilities" section below.
The 2026 CSF season begins in May 2026, and responsibilities for these positions will continue until early August.
The ideal candidate for these positions will be available on average 20 hours per week beginning in June 2026 through early-August 2026. CSF will provide orientation and training in May. Successful candidates enjoy working on a team with other solutions-oriented people. Job duties may vary as needs arise, but the following list represents consistent duties throughout the summer. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
For over 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with classic theatre under the stars.
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a professional theatre company in association with the University of Colorado Boulder. Since 1958, the festival has celebrated and explored Shakespeare and his continuing influence and vitality through productions of superior artistic quality, education, and community engagement.
CSF strives to preserve the classics of the past and pursue the classics of the future. Fueled by artistry and scholarship, the festival seeks to expand the cultural richness of the region by inspiring, challenging, and cultivating the imagination of audiences and artists.
Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and Roe Green Theatre indoors. The festival's education programs reach tens of thousands of school children each year through camps, classes, and outreach performances that connect them with the continuing tradition and importance of live theatre and Shakespeare.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
General Staff:
Participate in the setup of all audience service equipment in May to prepare for the season opening.
Participate in the striking of all audience services equipment in August after the conclusion of the Festival.
Be able to take and implement directions from House Managers and other CSF personnel.
Be kind yet firm with all patrons of the Festival.
Provide directions pertaining to the CSF Liquor License footprint.
Assist the House Manager in all events that may occur at a performance.
Provide retail sales assistance to all interested patrons.
Support the CSF retail locations so that they are fully functional for Pre-Show and Intermission sales times. Sales will continue through the first half of all performances in the Rippon.
Support retail inventory management through the season.
Support secure cash management procedures as instructed by the Retail Manager and CSF Managing Director, including balancing and closing each shift.
Identify and assist CSF patrons who may need direction regarding their CSF-related event.
Enjoy talking with people and making them feel welcome.
Work efficiently and courteously.
Be familiar with all CSF policies as they pertain to patrons and be able to direct patrons accordingly.
Maintain a pleasant and safe environment for CSF patrons to enjoy each show.
Support other CSF areas (production, costumes, etc.) as needed.
House Manager:
All of the above responsibilities for the General Staff.
Supervise and delegate to the audience services staff.
Act as House Manager in both venues as needed.
Communicate with Box Office and Stage Management staff throughout a performance.
Be fully informed of all CSF policies as they pertain to patrons and be able to direct
patrons.
Act as primary contact for all other CU departments (CU Police, Facilities Management, Events Planning and Catering, CES, etc.) during a performance.
Complete detailed house reports at the conclusion of each performance.
Ensure the safety of CSF patrons and take point for any medical emergencies that may arise at a performance.
Implement and maintain the CSF Liquor License footprint.
What We Can Offer
The pay rate for General Staff is $18.90 per hour. The pay rate for House Managers is $19.00 per hour based on experience.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) .
Be Statements
Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Must be able to lift small loads (approximately 25 lbs.) repeatedly for short periods of time.
Must be willing to work late evenings and weekends as determined by the production calendar.
What You Will Need
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with a variety of professionals, administrators, and students.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and assume responsibility for initiating and completing critical functions in the management of educational programs.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and within other collaborative work situations.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically identifies for which position (or positions) you are applying for.
Please include at least 3 references with their contact information on your resume.Please apply by March 23 , 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/)
For questions about position specifics, please email Jonathan Dunkle (j.dunkle@colorado.edu).
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/2026-CSF-House-Manager-and-Audience-Services-General-Staff/70702 (https://apptrkr.com/7025249)
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