Ushering

Responsibilities:

• Assist patrons with seating and addressing inquiries
• Tear tickets and distribute programs
• Sell concessions before shows and during intermissions
• Ensure patron safety and comfort throughout events
• Maintain cleanliness of the theater

Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and climb stairs
• Commit to at least 6 events per season
• Attend orientation for new ushers

Dress Code:

• Black bottoms and white tops
• Comfortable shoes

Key Skills:

• Customer service orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and safety awareness

Time Commitment:

• Arrive 60 minutes before event start time
• Work before, during, and after performances

Additional Notes:

• Training provided on emergency procedures and event-specific details
• Flexibility to assist with various tasks as assigned by House Manager

Administrative Assistance

Responsibilities:

• Assist with administrative tasks
• Stuff envelopes for bulk mailings
• Help with seasonal decorating, particularly during Christmas time

Skills Required:

• Attention to detail
• Basic organizational skills
• Willingness to work on various tasks as needed

Time Commitment:

• Flexible, based on current needs and your availability

Merchandise Sales

Note: Training will be provided for all aspects of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Sell merchandise at performances and events
• Process cash and card payments
• Track merchandise inventory for artists

Skills Required:

• Basic math skills
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Time Commitment:

• Evening and weekend availability during performances

Box Office/Will Call

Responsibilities:

• Assist with will-call ticket distribution during evening performances
• Help patrons locate their tickets
• Collaborate with the Box Office Manager to troubleshoot any ticket-related issues

Skills Required:

• Customer service skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Basic computer skills

Time Commitment:

• Evening availability during performances

Poster Hanging

Responsibilities:

• Put up posters and flyers in different spots around Washington County (you would be assigned one town/area)
• Make sure we follow local rules
• Take pictures or notes of your work
• Keep track of when to change or take down posters

Skills Required:

• Ability to move around town and handle posters
• A way to get to different locations reliably (especially neighboring towns)
• Okay with working outside

Time Commitment:

• A few hours, approx. three weeks before a slated performance at the BOH (ex, if a show is on 9/20, posters should be hung up by 9/1)

Joining the Board

Our Board Members are our biggest advocates!

If you are interested in becoming a Barre Opera House Board Member, take a look at the application below and contact our Chair at chair@barreoperahouse.org if you have questions.

Board Application