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Parkland Theater House Manager

Parkland College
Parkland College Salary
Champaign, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026
Hourly Rate: $17.62

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hours per week appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

The Parkland Theatre House Manager oversees guest relations for all Parkland productions and ensures the smooth operation of front of house aspects of the organization.

Applicants Must Submit

  • An online employment application
  • Cover letter
  • Resume or CV

Essential Job Functions

  • Recruit, schedule and oversee front of house staff, ushers and volunteers.
  • Assist in box office as needed.
  • Organize sale of concessions.
  • Oversee front of house clean-up following all performances.
  • Establish and maintain good public relations with all patrons.
  • Responsible for implementing emergency procedures as needed.
  • Implement College and Theatre policies and procedures as established.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the day-to-day running and front of house aspects of a theatre company.
  • Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in volunteer management.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous projects while working independently.
  • Willingness and ability to work flexible and varied hours.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and work independently.
  • Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new computer programs as technology changes.
  • In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.

For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Parkland College is not an E-Verify employer.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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