Special Events Assistant
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Support the Development team in a hands-on, hospitality-focused role, enhancing donor and patron experience at special events and performances. This position contributes to the overall success of Barrington Stage Company's events and outreach programs.
Responsibilities
- Set up, host, and break down the Patron Lounge during performances
- Greet and engage donors, board members, and VIP patrons in a warm, professional manner
- Assist with light food and beverage service pre-show and/or during intermission
- Ensure the Patron Lounge is clean, organized, and welcoming before and after each performance
- Assist with set-up, execution, and strike for special events, including donor parties, receptions, and gala support
- Provide on-site support at dinners, parties, and donor gatherings
- Assist with event clean-up and post-event wrap-up
- Assist with and direct VIP donor parking on select performance and event nights
- Help manage arrival flow and answer patron questions as needed
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for event set-up and strike
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, public-facing environment
- Friendly, upbeat, and professional demeanor
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Able to take direction, problem-solve, and adapt as needs arise
- Comfortable engaging with donors and patrons of all backgrounds
Nice to Have
- Valid driver's license
About Barrington Stage Company
A nationally award-winning, professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, with a mission to produce compelling work, develop new plays and musicals, and engage the community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclu...