Job Opportunities

The Wilmette Theatre is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, gender, age or other characteristics.

Program Director

Full Time

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Theatre, including calendar management, film programming, live performances, rentals, and special events. The Program Director reports to the Board and collaborates with the Board to implement the Theatre's strategic goals, develop programming initiatives, ensure appropriate staffing and management support, and advance the Theatre's mission as a community center for arts and education. This full-time salaried position requires evening and weekend hours.

Programming & Industry Relations

Manage relationships with film distributors and other programming partners, including booking movies and live events
Monitor trends affecting independent theaters

Rentals & Special Events

Schedule and manage rentals and special events at the Theatre
Drive sales of high-margin rentals and private events to support the Theatre's long-term financial viability
Maintain working knowledge of theatre operations, with the ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues involving projectors, servers, and the point-of-sale (POS) system
Market the venue through social media, the Theatre website, newsletter, and community outreach
Respond promptly to email inquiries and communicate clearly and professionally with current and prospective renters
Document renters' special requests, including food, technical, and programming needs
Execute contracts and ensure timely collections

Operations & Support Services

Oversee support services for screenings, rentals, live performances, and special events, including sound and lighting technicians, catering/food services, inventory and rental items, concessions, website maintenance, and supply coordination

Staffing

Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and (when necessary) terminate staff

Board & Community Relations

Attend regular Board meetings and relevant committee meetings
Brief the Board on issues affecting the Theatre, support annual budget development, and provide programming updates
Serve as the primary public face of the Theatre; cultivate relationships with donors, patrons, and institutional stakeholders

Please submit a cover letter and resume in care of jobs@wilmettetheatre.com

Front of House Staff

Part Time

The Wilmette Theatre is not currently looking to hire new front-of-the-house staff. When our high school seniors head off to college we may look for staff late this summer who are available for shifts Thursday-Friday between the hours of 5PM-10 PM and Saturday-Sunday between the hours of 9AM-11PM (at the latest, but usually 10:30 PM).
Shifts are often 4 hours. Occasionally we have events on M/T that also need staffing.

Qualifications:
- A people-person. This job is all about customer service!
- Able to go up and down stairs.
- Detail-oriented.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Able to work in a fast paced environment and manage your time during downtime.
- Comfortable working alone at times.
- Have a positive/can-do attitude and be okay with cleaning toilets and counting
money (Yes, you'll do both in one shift).

Email jobs@wilmettetheatre.com for more information.