Posted: Mar 18, 2025

Programming Services Coordinator

Full Time/Benefits

Please include salary requirements when applying, in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

  1. Embrace Playhouse Square values and programs that further Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the department.
  2. Interpret and fulfill the Artists’ contract riders, including but not limited to arranging travel and housing details, providing or arranging for Artist/Management/Production ground transportation, arranging for catered meals and coffee breaks, providing dressing room/green room hospitality, and coordinating the overall backstage experience for all guests.
  3. Communicate with talent agents/tour managers to advance non-Technical related backstage activities.  Provide additional support connected to show rider/contract compliance with productions.
  4. Provide administrative support to programming department on various projects and day-to-day responsibilities as needed, including, but not limited to: distributing calendars and agendas to staff; completing quarterly reporting to music licensing entities; providing front desk support as needed; maintain and distribute Cleveland general information packets and website.
  5. Schedule part-time Hospitality Staff and Runners.  Communicate all requirements of the day’s responsibilities.
  6. Coordinate cast/company members for meet & greets, VIP experiences, Q&A, and other special events, including booking entertainment for events produced and presented by Playhouse Square.
  7. Maintain inventory of all Hospitality supplies including food and beverage, towels, catering ware, tables, chairs, linens, and service items. Complete supply/grocery runs as needed.
  8. Prepare purchase agreements and payment requests and ensure that Hospitality expenses are routed to the proper events.  Prepare statements of expenses with documentation for use in event settlements. 
  9. Maintain Hospitality passenger van which includes taking for scheduled oil changes, maintenance, and making sure vehicle is clean.
  10. Advance all VIP/Meet & Greet details with tours/VIP companies and assist day of show with VIP events in the theaters.
  11. Deliver packages to the backstage area of the theaters and forward packages that are left behind after shows leave.
  12. Provide switchboard relief for receptionist as required.

Qualifications

  1. Knowledge of computer operations, including Microsoft Office programs.
  2. Outgoing, people-oriented person, with outstanding interpersonal skills.
  3. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  4. Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
  5. Ability to maintain a teamwork approach.
  6. Flexibility for evening and weekend hours.

BENEFITS

Playhouse Square offers an attractive and comprehensive benefit package to employees that provides exceptional coverage. This package includes:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Discounted Parking

In order to apply, please submit a resume along with a cover letter, including salary requirements, to one of the following:

E-mail to hrpt@playhousesquare.org

Fax to 216-771-0217

Mail: 

Playhouse Square
Human Resources Department
1501 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44115