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Event Assistant, Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods (Seasonal, 30 hours per week, June to August)

WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Vienna, VA Other
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

Title:

Event Assistant, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods (Seasonal, 30 hours per week, June to August)

Work Schedule:

Must be able to work a varied schedule Tuesdays through Sundays (mornings and afternoons). Hours depend on performance schedule.

Position Location:

100% On-site

Pay Rate:

$14.15/hour

Benefits:

403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

Contact Information:

amyr@wolftrap.org or call 703.937.6304

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Artist Hospitality: organize, document, and purchase food and beverage inventory, set up and break down dressing rooms daily, and ensure a clean and inviting space for artists throughout the season.
  • Box Office: sell tickets, answer patron questions, run ticket reports, and keep Will Call and Group Sales tickets organized for day-of pickup.
  • Artist Merchandise: organize and count in and out artist inventory, set up and break down selling area daily, complete sales transactions using Toast software, and reconcile sales and run sales reports.
  • Attend and present pertinent information at weekly production meetings.
  • Provide support for auxiliary activities such as Artist Workshops, Stay & Play, and onsite mascot (Wolfie) appearances.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Excellent customer service skills and experience with monetary transactions.
  • Must have a customer-service oriented mindset and maintain a demeanor of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Excellent communication and time management skills, detail-oriented, and computer efficiency.
  • Must be available 30-40 hours a week from June-August, including early mornings and weekends
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

 

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. 

 

 

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives.  We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside.  Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org.  An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

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