Doorman and Lobby Attendant
Job Description

Organizational Summary:
Playwrights Horizons is a writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary U.S. playwrights, composers and lyricists, and to the production of their new work.

Position Overview:
The Doorman and Lobby Attendant positions will help ensure a seamless and safe ingress and egress of our shows at our uptown location, 416 West 42nd Street, and at our Downtown location, 440 Lafayette Street, through the effort of diligent monitoring, and awareness. We are seeking a person who will be visible and observant at all times, greet staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner; respond immediately to disruptive persons, and de-escalate any situation if needed. We are seeking multiple people to join us in this position. This is a part time position and based on the schedule of our performances, and is paid $20 per hour with a 4-hour minimum.
Reports To
Assistant General Manager

Responsibilities
Provide in-person support to the Company Manager and Front of House Team during the show
Conduct a safety inspection at beginning and end of the performance and maintain pulse on guests and patrons
Greet audience members as they arrive, providing a warm space and ensuring that guests are at the correct location, directing folks either to the box office or lobby
Monitor ingress and egress of audience members
De-escalate any conflict if one arises, direct folks to leave the building if necessary
Secure all doors once late seating is over
Skills and Qualifications
Helpful, courteous attitude, comfortable speaking with new people
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Effective verbal communication skills
Possesses a professional demeanor and can assert authority when needed
Training or experience in conflict de-escalation a plus
Values
Playwrights Horizons is committed to building a more just future for everyone -- particularly those from historically oppressed communities, by employing a broad spectrum of voices that will enrich the quality and vitality of our work. Playwrights Horizons is an equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to uprooting all systems of oppression by demonstrative equitable and inclusive practices. The organization is interested in receiving applications from people of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, classes, religions, and people with disabilities. The facilities at Playwrights Horizons are fully accessible and ADA compliant.


To Apply:

Please submit your application materials to our portal HERE. No phone calls please.