Jobs and Internships

Hiring Policy

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Our goal is to have the staff, board, and teaching artist pool of Town Hall Theatre reflect the ever changing diversity of Contra Costa County.  One way we aim to reach that goal is by using the Diverse Slate Approach in hiring candidates for staff positions.  This means that no job offer will be made until we have interviewed candidates in at least 3 historically underrepresented categories. These categories are:

  • Female Identifying

  • BIPOC 

  • Veterans

  • LGBTQIA identifying

  • Disabled identifying 

If you or someone you know would be a good fit for any of the positions listed below resumes can be sent to employment@townhalltheatre.com.

Teaching Artist

  • $30/hour, plus prep stipend and administrative pay. Hours vary by school site and program.

  • Town Hall Education is hiring Teaching Artists for onsite classes and offsite in- and after-school programming.

    Town Hall Education is the education department at Town Hall Theatre Company in Lafayette. THEd is a process-based program committed to serving students from preschool age through adulthood. Our core values lie in student empowerment and building connection, empathy, trust, and collaboration. We believe all of these lessons can be learned through theatre education and applied in everyday life.

    Teaching Artists report to the Director of Education.

    • Create and implement a lesson plan that meets age appropriate goals and developmental milestones.

    • Lead a safe, inclusive, and process-based classroom built to create learning opportunities that specifically draw upon the Developmental Focus outlined for their program’s production.

    • Participate in Professional Development and Staff DEIJ Trainings (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) throughout the year.

    • Attend any and all production meetings arranged by the Director of Education.

    • Maintain positive parent-teacher relationships.

    • Create and implement a lesson plan that meets age appropriate goals and developmental milestones.

    • Lead a safe, inclusive, and process-based classroom built to create learning opportunities that specifically draw upon the Developmental Focus outlined for their program’s production.

    • Participate in Professional Development and Staff DEIJ Trainings (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) throughout the year.

    • Attend any and all production meetings arranged by the Director of Education.

    • Maintain positive parent-teacher relationships.

    • Create and implement a lesson plan that meets age appropriate goals and developmental milestones.

    • Lead a safe, inclusive, and process-based classroom built to create learning opportunities that specifically draw upon the Developmental Focus outlined for their program’s production.

    • Participate in Professional Development and Staff DEIJ Trainings (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) throughout the year.

    • Attend any and all production meetings arranged by the Director of Education.

    • Maintain positive parent-teacher relationships.

  • Minimum 2 years experience teaching children aged pre-k through high school. Experience and/or current practice in one or more of the following disciplines: theatre; playwriting; directing; vocal and instrumental performance; dance or movement performance; set, costume, or lighting design.

    Transportation a bonus, but not required. Town Hall Theatre is BART accessible from the Lafayette station (15 minute walk).

  • Email Education@TownHallTheatre.com with resume and cover letter.

Assistant Teaching Artist

  • $21/hour, plus administrative pay. Hours vary by school site and program.

  • Town Hall Education is hiring Assistant Teaching Artists for onsite classes and offsite in- and after-school programming.

    Town Hall Education is the education department at Town Hall Theatre Company in Lafayette. THEd is a process-based program committed to serving students from preschool age through adulthood. Our core values lie in student empowerment and building connection, empathy, trust, and collaboration. We believe all of these lessons can be learned through theatre education and applied in everyday life.

    Assistant Teaching Artists report to the Lead Teaching Artist.

    • Assist Lead Teaching Artist in achieving goals set for each rehearsal and program.

    • Implement a safe, inclusive, and process-based classroom built to create learning opportunities that specifically draw upon the Developmental Focus outlined for their program’s production.

    • Participate in Professional Development and Staff DEIJ Trainings (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) throughout the year.

    • Attend any and all production meetings arranged by the Director of Education.

    • Maintain positive parent-teacher relationships.

  • No previous experience required except a passion for youth education. Interest and/or current practice in one or more of the following disciplines: theatre; playwriting; directing; vocal and instrumental performance; dance or movement performance; set, costume, or lighting design.

    Transportation a bonus, but not required. Town Hall Theatre is BART accessible from the Lafayette station (15 minute walk).

  • Email Education@TownHallTheatre.com with resume and cover letter.

Box Office Staff

  • $15.50/hour.

    • 2-12 hours weekly. Box Office hours are Thursday to Friday 4PM-6PM and Saturday 2PM-4PM

    • Hours will vary from week to week depending on the specific requirements of the shows being produced and other requirements of Town Hall.

    • The Box Office will be open one hour before each performance.

    • Ensure patrons get the help they need.

    • Answer all box office phone calls and return emails.

    • Act as receptionist during box office hours, receiving deliveries, visitors and patrons.

    • Have a welcoming and knowledgeable presence for patrons and education families.

    • Use Town Hall's Ticketing system and how to sell tickets.

    • Accomplish any other tasks assigned by the Patron Services Manager.

    • Schedule is set monthly. We will never schedule for a shift you aren't available for.

    • Perfect if you have little or no experience but want to learn about theatre

    • Box Office staff get free tickets to any Town Hall production

    • All are welcome and encouraged to apply! We will train new staff, no experience needed!

  • Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School Street

  • Email boxoffice@townhalltheatre.com with resume and cover letter.