Opportunities
Arden Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.
Open Positions
Building Supervisor
Date Posted: June 24th, 2026
Application Deadline: July 15th, 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 Theatre Company’s Building Supervisor position is a part-time position responsible for supporting the use, maintenance, and management of all Arden’s facility systems and operations. The position will manage and maintain the facility systems at all three of Arden’s properties, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, security, and others. The position will support the General Management operations. The position is estimated at approximately 25 hours weekly.
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Position is part-time, non-exempt, ranging from $20-$23/hour, based on experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email cover letter, resume, and three references to: humanresources@ardentheatre.org
Please include “Building Supervisor” in the subject line.
No phone calls please.
Development Assistant
Date Posted: August 4th, 2026
Application Deadline: September 4th, 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 help advance departmental priorities, fundraising goals, donor engagement activities, and special events.
The Development Assistant partners with colleagues across the organization to ensure the effective execution of donor communications, data management, gift processing, event logistics, stewardship activities, and departmental operations. While reporting directly to the Director of Development, the position receives day-to-day guidance and project assignments from multiple development team members and plays an integral role in supporting a coordinated, team-based approach to fundraising and donor relations.
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How to Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to humanresources@ardentheatre.org . Please include “Development Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Front of House Assistant (Part-Time)
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.