Assembly Hall Attendant - Krannert Center Performing Arts

Assembly Hall Attendant - Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Attendants provide operational and event support for the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts by coordinating facility setup, breakdown, and day-of event logistics to ensure safe, efficient, and successful public events. Current opening is for Wednesdays – Saturdays 6:00a – 4:30p.

Performs housekeeping and specialized cleaning

• Remove trash throughout the building.
• Clean restrooms, dressing rooms, and waiting rooms and all theaters.
• Mop, scrub, sweep, wax, renovate, wash interior and exterior surfaces.

• Unlock waiting rooms, classrooms and rehearsal rooms.
• Secure classrooms and rehearsal spaces after each event.
• Unlock waiting rooms, classrooms and rehearsal rooms.
• Setup and tear down risers and platform devices after the event(s).
• Plans, coordinates, implements, and set up academic, catering and performance events.
• Assist with truck loading and unloading.

• Coordinate necessary maintenance of equipment and materials in an efficient and secure manner.
• Unlock and remove exterior fire blocks.
• Check exterior lighting and report findings of damage items.
• Monitor and track inventory.
• Remove and shovel snow during winter conditions.
• Provide the conversion of maintenance of facilities and equipment such as the CFR and power scrubber in a large multi-purpose building such as the Krannert Center.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability and willingness to work as directed and to follow instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in the building.
• Ability to start and stop and return to projects.

• Ability to move 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to work varying and unusual work schedules.

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0500 - Assembly Hall Attendant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 3/30/2026. The collective bargaining agreement sets the rate for this position at $23.01 / hour.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Thursday, February 19, 2026
. Apply for this position using the 'Apply Now' button at the top or bottom of this posting and upload the following:

• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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