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Weekend Classes Assistant (Part-Time)

The People's Improv Theater (The PIT) – New York, NY

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, approximately 10 hours total per weekend
Compensation: $17/hr to start, $18/hour after 30 days

The People's Improv Theater (The PIT) is seeking a reliable, organized, and personable Weekend Classes Assistant to support our growing comedy education program.

This position works closely with our education and operations teams to ensure classes run smoothly and students and instructors have a welcoming, professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Open and prepare classrooms for weekend sessions

• Check in students and assist instructors

• Answer student questions regarding classes, schedules, and registration

• Monitor classroom schedules and transitions between sessions

• Assist with enrollment, attendance, and administrative tasks

• Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming classroom spaces

• Communicate scheduling issues and student concerns to management

• Provide general operational support as needed

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Basic computer proficiency

• Interest in comedy, improv, theater, or arts education preferred

Availability on both Saturdays and Sundays is required.

To apply, please submit a résumé and brief cover letter outlining your availability and relevant experience.

Night Manager (Part-Time)

The People's Improv Theater (The PIT) – New York, NY

Schedule: Evenings and weekends, including late nights
Compensation: $17/hr to start, $18/hour after 30 days

The People's Improv Theater (The PIT) is seeking a dependable, proactive Night Manager to oversee evening theater operations across our performance spaces.

This position serves as the primary on-site point of contact for performers, producers, staff, and audiences, ensuring that performances run smoothly and the theater maintains a professional, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nightly theater operations, including opening and closing procedures

• Coordinate with performers, producers, technicians, and front-of-house staff

• Ensure shows begin and end on schedule and manage transitions between performances

• Supervise evening staff and assist with scheduling or coverage issues

• Resolve customer service concerns and address operational issues as they arise

• Monitor ticketing, audience flow, and theater readiness

• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and venue standards

• Communicate nightly reports, incidents, and maintenance needs to management

• Support special events, festivals, and high-volume performances

Qualifications

• Experience in theater management, hospitality, live events, or venue operations

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable supervising staff and working independently

• Familiarity with ticketing systems and live performance operations preferred

• Availability for evening, weekend, and late-night shifts

To apply, please submit a résumé and brief cover letter highlighting relevant management or live-event experience.

DURATION

Oct 24, 2026 -

SALARY

$17.00 – $17.00 per hour

• NON-UNION