Part-Time 15-20 hours a week, $23/hr.

Job Overview
• Bucks County Playhouse is seeking a detail-oriented and strong leader for an Event Coordinator position. This role’s focus is to manage day-of event operations and logistics under the direction of the Event Sales Manager across three of the Playhouse’s venues: Bill Harris & Jay Manas Playhouse Barn, Playhouse Deck Restaurant and Bar, and Lambertville Hall.

Responsibilities
• Oversee day-of event operations including setup, breakdown, and onsite management during events across three Playhouse venues: Bill Harris & Jay Manas Playhouse Barn, Playhouse Deck Restaurant and Bar, and Lambertville Hall
• Serve as the onsite contact for clients and vendors
• Assist clients with their needs and preferences for each event including load in and load out
• Collaborate with vendors and clients
• Lead a team of event staff, day-of event
• Serve as Playhouse Deck’s lead representative for the Playhouse’s cabaret series in the Bill Harris & Jay Manas Playhouse Barn; managing the seating chart and a team of service staff
• Reference BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) to make sure event is set up properly and running according to plan
• Report any event feedback to the Event Sales Manager
• Handle final payment of food and beverage from clients as needed
• Assist the Event Sales Manager with any venue organizational and cleaning duties as needed
• Assist the Event Sales Manager with any administrative duties as needed
• Assist the Event Sales Manager or Restaurant General Manager with any additional duties including but not limited to client venue tours
• Maintain a safe, inclusive working environment in accordance with the Playhouse’s commitment to creating an equitable, diverse, and harassment-free environment.

Qualifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a restaurant is preferred
• Experience in event planning and operations
• Experience with managing a team of 1 or more people
• Experience with Toast POS is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM event management software
• Willing to work weekends, nights
• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary for events
• Understanding that, based on event schedule, some weeks will either be more demanding or slower than others

Interested candidates should send a resume and brief statement of interest with the subject line “Event Coordinator” to Mary Pelullo, Event Sales Manager, at mpelullo@buckscountyplayhouse.org.

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is in search of an Alternate House Manager for the remainder of the 2026 season, with the possibility of extending or renewing into 2027.

Reporting to the Patron Services Manager, the Alternate House Manager plays a vital role in ensuring smooth front of house operations as well as a pleasant experience for patrons of the theater. This is a -facing position that requires a professional demeanor, grace under pressure, problem-solving skills, and great attention to detail. This position is hourly and will serve as a substitute when other House Managers are unavailable.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Serve as the manager on duty for performances; remain with Front of House team until the end of the performance day and serving as the manager for all closing activities
• Serve as the official representative for the organization during performances; make sound effective decisions as the manager on duty
• Trouble-shoot onsite problems
• Ensure high level of customer service to VIPs
• Delegate to and oversee staff and volunteer ushers
• Tend to theater patron needs before, during, and after performances including scanning tickets, assisting patrons to their seats, coordinating traffic flow in the house, lobby, and attached restaurant, assisting patrons who use mobility assistive devices
• Intervene disruptive or potentially hazardous patron activity (ie physically intoxicated patrons)
• End of night cash handling for Box Office
• Complete end-of-performance reports
• Opportunity for occasional light office work on non-performance days, when needed
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisors

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in house management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Box Office CRM
• Weekend and evening availability
• The ability to work actively for 4+ hours
• A plus if you enjoy theater or live performances

Accessibility: 

This position will require you to move about a raked theater space before and during performances. You will need to be able to navigate in low-light. Use of ticket scanning devices and ability to hand out programs and verbalize directions is required. House Managers assist in emergency situations so you will need to be able to open doors and speak loudly and clearly.

Status & Compensation: Hourly; Nights and weekend schedule based around performance schedule; up to $20 per hour; Employee discounts available.

Interested candidates should send resume and references to Kelly Wilson, Patron Services Manager, kelly@buckscountyplayhouse.org. Include “Alternate House Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls or visits please.