Opportunities

Date Posted: October 22nd, 2026
Application Deadline: November 16th, 2026

Arden Theatre Company is a professional regional theatre offering the highest quality theatrical productions & educational programs to the Greater Philadelphia community. Conveniently located in historic Old City, Philadelphia, the Arden is essential to the cultural vitality of the city. Producing a 5-show Mainstage and 2-show Arden Children’s Theatre season, the Arden reaches over 100,000 audience members each year. Arden’s education programs inspire and empower 6,000 students in schools across the region and onsite at Arden Drama School. The Arden is dedicated to telling great stories by great storytellers, on stage, in the classroom, and in the community.

The Arden’s Drama School Manager is a full-time professional that will join the Education Department to support the Arden’s ongoing education initiatives. The Arden Drama School Manager is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and delivering high-quality theatre classes, camps, and other additional programming within Arden Drama School.

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Position is full-time/exempt and compensation is between $49,000-$52,000/year plus benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email cover letter, resume, and three references to: humanresources@ardentheatre.org

Please include “Drama School Manager” in the subject line.

No phone calls please.

Date Posted: November 6th, 2026
Application Deadline: November 30th, 2026

Arden Theatre Company is a professional regional theatre offering the highest quality theatrical productions & educational programs to the Greater Philadelphia community. Conveniently located in historic Old City, Philadelphia, the Arden is essential to the cultural vitality of the city. Producing a 5-show Mainstage and 2-show Arden Children’s Theatre season, the Arden reaches over 100,000 audience members each year. Arden’s education programs inspire and empower 6,000 students in schools across the region and onsite at Arden Drama School. The Arden is dedicated to telling great stories by great storytellers, on stage, in the classroom, and in the community.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Assistant serves as a key administrative and operational team member, providing coordinated support across the Development Department’s fundraising, stewardship, campaign, and institutional giving functions. This highly collaborative role works closely with the Director of Development, Manager of Individual Giving, Campaign Manager, and Manager of Institutional Giving to advance departmental priorities, fundraising goals, donor engagement strategies, and special events. While reporting directly to the Director of Development, the Development Assistant partners with colleagues across the organization to ensure the seamless execution of donor communications, data management, stewardship activities, and development initiatives.

As a highly visible representative of the Development Department, this individual must demonstrate professionalism, poise, discretion, and sound judgment when interacting with donors, volunteers, patrons, and community stakeholders. A strong customer-centered mindset is essential. The Development Assistant serves as an ambassador for Arden Theatre Company, providing responsive, concierge-level service that helps create meaningful, personalized experiences for donors and supporters. The successful candidate will take pride in anticipating needs both from within the department and executive leadership as well as with external stakeholders, delivering exceptional follow-through, and fostering positive relationships that inspire engagement and philanthropic support. This position is well suited for an individual who combines meticulous attention to detail with warmth, professionalism, and who brings a “yes and” attitude reflective of Arden Theatre Company’s commitment to excellence and service.

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Position is full-time/exempt and compensation is between $38,000-$41,000/year plus benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email cover letter, resume, and three references to: humanresources@ardentheatre.org

Please include “Development Associate” in the subject line.

No phone calls please.

Date Posted: February 9th, 2026

This position is currently filled but we are accepting applications for future opportunities. 

Arden Theatre Company seeks part-time members for its Front of House Team to assist in the day-to-day operations of the box office, house management, and concessions. Front of House Assistants are responsible for all aspects of the customer service experience from the initial purchase of tickets all the way to the patron’s departure at the end of the show. Responsibilities can include processing tickets, assisting with seating, distribution of accessibility equipment, and the general setup, operation, and breakdown of a concessions station. Tasks will vary depending on the needs of a particular performance and availability. 

Hours range from 10am to 6pm on weekdays, to weekend and evening hours while performances are running. Scheduling is completed based upon prompt delivery of your availability. Must have a positive, energetic attitude, ability to multitask, strong customer service skills, basic computer knowledge, and a sense of humor. Previous box office or front of house experience preferred; knowledge of Spektrix is a plus but not required.  Arden Theatre is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Employment is part time seasonal. Part-timers are expected to work an average of 10-20 hours per week, based on need and availability. The starting rate is $15.00 per hour. 

How To Apply 

Send a cover letter and resume demonstrating relevant experience to humanresources@ardentheatre.org. Please reference “Front of House Assistant” in your subject line.  No phone calls please.