Concessions Intern 2026

Concessions Intern

The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University is welcoming applications for CATFs 2025 Concessions Interns. CATF a summer festival and leading producer of contemporary plays is dedicated to telling diverse stories and developing new American theater. The festival premieres or produces multiple plays each season in three venues. CATF is committed to supporting the unique needs of new work while fostering an environment of fun and company community. Located 90 minutes from DC CATF makes its home in one of Americas coolest small towns Shepherdstown WV.

Reporting to the Box Office Manager Concessions Interns are member of the Audience Services Team providing radical hospitality and facilitating an exceptional festival experience to all CATF audience members.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent in-person customer service creating a welcoming environment for all Festival attendees
• Assist box office team in answering phones
• Set up Square point-of-service system for concessions and merchandise sales
• Establish enticing and welcoming merchandising displays
• Sell and serve pre-packaged concessions including alcohol
• Sell merchandise
• Conduct cash check and credit card sales; create and reconcile daily sales report
• Order and restock concessions and merchandise as needed
• Act as concierge providing information about dining lodging and other activities
• Assist in keeping all venue public spaces clean safe and organized
• Coordinate with House Manager box office interns stage management personnel and volunteers to ensure the best experience for the audience
• Other duties as assigned

Being a member of the Audience Services Team requires patience flexibility collaboration strong written and verbal communication skills enthusiasm for working with and assisting the public attention to detail and facility with technology. Additionally successful candidates will value and practice Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive (ARAO) efforts.Click here to learn about CATFs ARAO Values.

All staff and interns are provided free air-conditioned housing within walking distance of air-conditioned theaters and work spaces and free use of the universitys gym pool and laundry facilities.

Interested applicants should submit a resume cover letter and list of three references.

Electronic submissions only please.

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CATF is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationality ethnicity Veteran or ability status. CATF makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time. If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application please email us at.

Required Experience:

Junior IC