Theatre Assistant

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The Colleges fifth president Dr. Mary Way Bolt reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Marylands most northeastern county just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore as well as from Wilmington Delaware.

With a diverse student population Cecil College enrolls approximately 2500 credit students and 3400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs regardless of age gender ethnic origin sexual orientation disability or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College including instructors for online and virtual courses must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

General Duties:

The Theatre Assistant maintains regular Box Office hours to process online phone and walk-up ticket orders and ticket exchanges. They become familiar with the administrative and back-end management of the AudienceView ticketing system and demonstrate skills in processing all sales in an efficient manner. Theatre Assistants will also help with the overall organization and set up of the theatre for productions and events.

This position works on an as needed schedule. Shifts will be posted on the scheduling site and employees can pick up shifts if they are available to work them. Shifts will be posted monthly with some shifts being added if business demands it. Shifts will be posted with information about the type of work that will be required during the shift.

Required to work a minimum of 6 shifts in each quarter dependent on start date (July September October December January March & April June) but may not work over 29 hours in a single week (Saturday Friday). Individuals who are not able to work a minimum of 6 shifts each quarter will no longer be considered active which may lead to separation of employment status. The Director of the Milburn Stone Theatre or their designee may review and adjust the amount of shifts each quarter based upon the needs of the MST and inform employees of any changes.

Due to the need of interaction with students employees and the college community this position requires in person presence.
The Theatre Assistant reports to the Director.

Responsibilities:

• Processes in-person online and telephone ticket orders using the ticketing system
• Provides excellent customer service
• Uses cash register and responsible for closing out at end of shift
• Required to work weekend and evening performances when applicable
• Assists patrons and outside rentals with a professional positive and friendly demeanor
• General office duties (including but not limited to filing copying preparing mailings etc.)
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Oversees concession set up and replenishment
• Organizes and trains volunteer ushers for in-house productions and rentals
• Maintains lobby aesthetics
• Provides administrative assistance to the Director & Artistic Director
• Assist in the Theatre House & Theatre Shop with organization and clean up
• Assist in preparation with upcoming Productions and Rentals which can include Hanging Lights Painting House Clean Up Backstage Clean Up etc. Any specialized work will be overseen and training will be provided by the Scenic Manager Audio & Lighting Tech and The Stage & Rigging Foreperson
• Performs other related work as required

Proficiencies / Experience:

• Computer Skills
• Customer Services Experience

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

General Benefits:

Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

This is a non-exempt (hourly) overtime eligible position; Grade 101 (pay scale:$15.00-$24.00/hr.). The hourly rate for the position based on budget is $15.00/hr. Applicants initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience.

Posted on 6/17/2025. Deadline: For best Consideration apply by July 15 2025

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race color national origin ancestry age religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic status genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws.