Front of House Attendant

JOB LOCATION

9900 E Colfax Ave Aurora, Colorado 80010-5013

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary: $14.81 - $18.46/hour

The deadline to apply to this position is August 24, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

Department Information
The Library and Cultural Services Departments vision is to empower an environment of lifelong learning and cultural enrichment by stimulating learning and literacy, inspiring creativity, and integrating arts, culture and history into the lives of Aurorans.  We have two divisions within the department: Library and Cultural Services, both offering a variety of free programs and services to the community.  Please go to www.auroralibrary.org to learn more about the Aurora Public Library.

 Library Services Summary

• 7 locations
• Books, CDs, DVDs, magazines
• Database and language learning programs
• Public computers
• Study space
• Printing, faxing and scanning services
• Community events, programs, and activities for all ages 

Cultural Services Summary

• Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites
• Aurora Fox Arts Center
• Bicentennial Arts Center
• Art in Public Places collection (over 240 commissioned pieces around the city)
• The People’s Building

Position Information

The City of Aurora is seeking highly skilled Part Time, Variable Hour Non-Benefited Fox House Managers, Concessionaires and Box Office Attendants. These candidates will be the first point of contact for patrons visiting the Aurora Fox Center.

This is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefited Employee), where the position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The House Manager is responsible for opening and closing both The Fox Arts Theater main stage and Studio Theater, including the following duties:

• Arrive 1 hour 30 minutes prior to performance Upon arrival, check outside for obvious trash Greet security and begin house manager checklist
• Unlock doors, turn on indoor/outdoor lights, check restrooms/house for cleanliness and comfort
• If time permits, assist with set up of concession area
• Greet and do venue and ticketing walk-through with volunteer usher staff
• Make sure playbills are stuffed and ready
• Distribute playbills to usher stations
• Communicate with Box Office staff and Stage manager for start of performance
• Get house counts and special notes from box office
• Assist with concessions sales during intermission and keep in touch with stage manager for start of Act II
• Double count/verify concession cash
• At the end of the show, remain in the house area until all patrons have left (lock front doors)
• Check bathrooms and house for any problems that need to be communicated to cleaning service
• When backstage is clear, secure all doors, close house doors, turn off lights, set alarm
• Following intermission, assist with restock of concessions
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Box Office Attendant responsibilities are to greet will-call patrons as well as:

• Process advance will call ti