Student Employment
Work in the arts on campus! The Modlin Center employs students every year in areas like backstage production, patron services, marketing, and outreach. You’ll work closely with our professional staff and gain work experience in the performing arts.
Open positions for students at the Modlin Center are listed below. When you’re ready to apply, visit the Student Employment website and send in your application! We’re excited to hear from you.
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Modlin Assistant House Manager
New student employees can apply here. Current student employees, please apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Modlin Center for the Arts hosts a wide variety of academic performances and University events, as well as a multitude of professional concerts, theatre, and dance performances from artists all over the world. The Assistant House Manager coordinates and oversees the smooth operation of all front of house audience activities at assigned events throughout the academic year. The position involves interacting with fellow students, outside patrons, and community members to ensure an enjoyable and safe experience at the Modlin Center.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Oversee event from the front of house start to finish with direction from Associate House Manager and House Manager
- Represent Modlin Center as the visible presence throughout the event and serve as the point person to assist patrons and/or handle potential escalations
- Ensure Modlin Center’s performance spaces are prepared to welcome guests
- Provide training and placement for volunteer ushers
- Greet all patrons
- Assist with seating, ticketing and other customer service needs
- Perform all duties in accordance with established safety procedures
- Organize opening and closing house with Production and Box Office staff
- Communicate with various Modlin Center staff and/or event producer during event
- Properly document show and incident reports for recording keeping purposes
- Be a confident and assertive communicator while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor
- Make recommendations for improving the patron experience
- Attend regularly scheduled professional trainings on customer service, first aid, and emergency management
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enthusiasm for the arts
- Ability to represent Modlin in a professional manner
- Strong customer service and/or interpersonal skills
- Desire to ensure that patrons have the best experience possible
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and solve problems in a quick and efficient manner
- Detail oriented, particularly in respect to safety and patron service
- Flexible schedule based on event scheduling needs, including daytime and evening/weekend hours
- Must be able to commit to 8-15 hours per week (no week is ever the same)
- Dress is business casual and professional (no jeans, halters or sandals)
- Students of all disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply
Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
Building/Location: Booker Hall Room 226
Student Employment Program: Both Federal Work Study (FWS) & University Work Program (UWP)
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Modlin Digital Content Assistant
New student employees can apply here. Current student employees, please apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.
JOB SUMMARY:
Modlin Center for the Arts is looking to hire three students to help plan, create, and distribute content for its social media accounts and other marketing channels. Student employees would assist with capturing and editing photography and video of Modlin events, monitor Modlin’s social media accounts, and assist with other digital and on-campus marketing tasks as assigned. This job requires a keen awareness of engaging social media content, close attention to detail, and a high level of accountability. Digital Content Assistants should plan to dedicate 6-10 hours per week to the position.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:-
Identify, attend and create content around Modlin events
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Collaborate with Modlin staff and other students to create social content that promotes Modlin’s brand and specific events
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Assist with social media market research, particularly in representing the student voice
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Distribute event-specific posters around campus
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Plan and create brand-aligned content (photos, videos, stories) and contribute to executing the social media strategy of Modlin and the University
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Stay up to date with new trends and developments on popular social media channels and best practices
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Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Excellent English writing and communication skills
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Experience with and/or desire to learn the software programs, equipment, and tools necessary to plan and create social media content (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, SocialBee, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
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Ability to innovate and think creatively
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Experience in creating engaging content for social media
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strict attention to detail
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Superior organizational skills with ability to consistently meet deadlines
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Ability to work independently, think critically, and solve problems
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Eagerness to learn new things and develop social media skills in an ever-changing environment
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Ability to work independently and with a team
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Ability to interact with all levels of students, staff, faculty, and community
Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
Building/Location: Booker Hall
Student Employment Program: Both Federal Work Study (FWS) & University Work Program (UWP)
Pay Grade: SP Student 3 (starting rate $13.75/hour)
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Modlin Production Assistant
New student employees can apply here. Current student employees, please apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.
SUMMARY:
The Modlin Center for the Arts is hiring Student Production Assistants! This is a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in event production and the arts. You will work closely with the Assistant Production Manager and the production team to ensure all technical and logistical needs are met for various events, from student organizations to collaborations with world-renowned artists.
As a Production Assistant, you will gain experience in audio, lighting, set design, and projections. The Modlin Center serves as a vibrant hub that hosts internationally acclaimed artists in the Modlin Arts Presents series in addition to providing support for university departments such as Theatre & Dance and Music. You will be at the heart of the action supporting events at several state-of-the-art venues including the Alice Jepson Theatre, Camp Concert Hall, Cousins Studio Theatre, and more.
Here at Modlin, our mission is to be a vital part of the campus community because we know that you are the reason we get to do what we do. As a Production Assistant, you get a first-hand look at just how these productions come to life. This role emphasizes collaboration and communication, so if you enjoy creativity, teamwork, and engaging with others, you will thrive in this environment. You will develop essential skills in a fast-paced setting while ensuring events run smoothly and safely. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse events and explore your creative potential. If you are passionate about the arts and eager to learn, this position is the perfect opportunity to expand your experience and make a genuine impact in your college community!
QUALIFICATIONS:
A good attitude, willingness to learn, and a vested interest in what goes on behind the scenes in supporting the performing arts.EDUCATION:
No prior education required, we do (paid) on-the-job training.WORK HOURS:
- Part-time, work study UR student
- Work schedule determined by performance schedule & student availability.PAY RATE: $13.00 – $15.00 per hour
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Modlin Box Office Associate
New student employees can apply here. Current student employees, please apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.
Job Summary:
Box Office Associates at the Modlin Center for the Arts assist with Box Office duties for all ticketed events taking place in the Modlin Center, including package/series and single ticket sales. They help provide accurate information to the University community and the public about ALL events at the Center and appropriately direct campus inquiries. The Box Office Staff serves as the first point of contact between patrons and the Modlin Center. This position involves interacting with fellow students, campus community, and outside patrons to provide a friendly and helpful ticketing experience.
Specific Duties:
- Process ticket sales and reservations for all Modlin Center and University events, in person and over the phone at the Box Office.
- Provide callers with detailed information on all Modlin Center events and occasionally provide information on other events around campus.
- Be a confident and assertive communicator while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
- Make recommendations for improving the patron experience.
- Must become familiar with aspects of Alice Jepson Theatre, Camp Concert Hall, Cousins Studio Theatre and Perkinson Recital Hall that pertain to patron experience.
- Assist with ticket sales and ticket pick-up (Will Call) on performance days.
- Process credit card payments and donations confidentially.
- Maintain constituent files on all patrons and organizations while upholding sensitivity to personal information.
- Perform all duties in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Monitor and respond to phone messages, using the Sling scheduling and messaging app.
- Communicate regularly with House Management and staff in person and by radio during events and performances.
- Provide House Management with Box Office ticket counts before and during performances.
- Must be able to learn Tessitura ticketing platform.
- Perform specific daily or weekly tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Must be detail-oriented, reliable, and honest, as the job entails handling money.
- Strong customer service and/or interpersonal skills needed.
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a variable environment.
- Must be capable of solving problems quickly and efficiently.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends, in addition to weekly daytime shifts.
- This position requires an appropriate manner/dress for working with the public and the ability to represent the Modlin Center in a professional manner. Appropriate dress consists of business casual attire for daytime shifts and business dress for evening/performance shifts. Inappropriate Box Office Associate attire includes crop tops, jeans, torn or tattered clothing, sweats, workout or club attire.
- Knowledge of music, dance, and theatre is helpful but not required.
- Students of all disciplines and majors are encouraged to apply!
Pay Rate: $12.50