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Morrison Center Student Employment

The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts provides the opportunity for students to learn alongside industry professionals and to gain valuable resume-building experience that serves as a unique complement to the university curriculum. We believe in providing students with a professional work environment that will better equip them with the necessary skills and experience to prepare them for their careers.

There are currently no open student positions.

Often, we are asked what types of jobs we generally offer. While these positions might not all be currently available, they will help give you a better idea of the breadth of opportunities we have offered at the Morrison Center. We encourage you to check back each semester for new opportunities.

Box Office

This position entails working with Morrison Center patrons to help them purchase tickets, enjoy our shows, and provide service and assistance with season tickets. You are expected to work with ticketing for almost all performances, answer phone calls, work at will call for the productions, and serve as a connection to our patrons and our events.

Education

Working in an education position entails many different tasks, including working on organization
and scheduling for the Patty Duke Awards, handling student staff-related tasks, and working on
projects such as Broadway by the River or Musical Adventurers. Students can expect to work
creatively and independently with the support of their supervisor. They should also be prepared
for new tasks and working outside of their comfort zone, for this position will encourage students to grow and become leaders in arts education.

Special Events

The Special Events Intern will work closely with the Morrison Center Patron and Venue Services
team to plan and execute the Morrison Center's co-sponsored Neighborhood Concert Series. We are looking for a coordinator to help organize the bi-monthly summer event.

The Morrison Center Special Events Intern will assist with the following:

Coordinating with Neighborhood Concert Series vendors and partners to ensure satisfaction.
Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality.
Organize and manage event details like bands, vendors, and sponsors.
Cooperate with marketing to promote and publicize the event.
Proactively handle issues and troubleshoot emerging problems on the event day.
Conducted pre - and post-event evaluations and reported on outcomes.

Marketing

This position will work closely with the Morrison Center's Director of Marketing and Communications to support marketing efforts and promotional activities surrounding performances and community engagement initiatives. We are looking for someone to assist with creating marketing materials, coordinating social media content, conducting market research, and providing general administrative support to the marketing team. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in marketing within the arts and entertainment industry.

Production

The Morrison Center seeks individuals who are flexible, self-motivated, comfortable with ever-changing priorities, and excited to work in a fast-paced - multi-tasking environment. Candidates must be detail-oriented, team player, organized, punctual, and willing to offer creative solutions to obstacles and problems that arise. In a dynamic theater job, expect flexible hours that adapt to the ever-changing demands of each show - ranging from day rehearsals and late-night performances to early morning work calls. As a part of the team, you will be expected to work under various department heads as a part of sub-departments (Electrics, Carpentry, Audio, Rail, Wardrobe, etc.)