Job Summary

Irish Arts Center is seeking motivated and dedicated ushers to join our front-of-house team. As the primary point of contact for our guests, ushers play a vital role in ensuring a warm, welcoming, enjoyable, and safe experience for all audiences at all IAC events. The ideal candidates will exhibit excellent customer service, attention to detail, perform well under pressure, and be creative, on-their-feet problem solvers.

Ushers are scheduled based upon availability and at the needs of the event or production. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as venue schedule requires. Reports to the Audience Services Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Welcoming guests in a polite, professional, and friendly manner, and proactively offering assistance as they arrive.

• Checking and scanning tickets and directing or escorting guests to their seats.

• Informing guests about the location of the restrooms, refreshments, and exits and other venue amenities.

• Tending to guests' comfort and assisting them with any questions or problems.

• Anticipating and assisting guests with disabilities, mobility needs, or other accommodations, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming experience.

• Remaining attentive to guest activity to ensure a smooth, safe, and enjoyable environment.

• Enforcing event rules and relevant health and safety regulations with professionalism and consistency.

• Following all emergency protocols and calmly guiding audience members to the exits in an orderly manner.

• Preparing and distributing programs, brochures, and other materials.

Qualifications

• Previous ushering experience a plus.

• Fire Guard certification preferred.

• Effective verbal communication skills.

• Ability to read, analyze, and communicate seating locations and directions.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers onsite.

• Ability to treat all guests, staff, and clients in a respectful and inclusive manner.

• Ability to work independently and with a team.

• Must be comfortable working in settings with low lighting.

Part-time, seasonal position. Pay is $17.75/hour.

Work Environment

• This is an in-person position. 

• This job requires US work authorization. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. IAC participates in E-Verify.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time; lift and/or carry up to 10lbs; walk, sit, bend, and squat; view items at a close and distant range.
 

About Irish Arts Center

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, Irish Arts Center presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Irish Arts Center recently completed construction of a $60 million landmark new permanent home, including a state of the art flexible performance and arts space for the presentation and development of work across a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literature and the humanities; classrooms and studio spaces for education programs, development, and collaboration; technology to stream and distribute content on the digital platform; and an avenue-facing lobby caf? that is a hub for hospitality and interaction between artists and audiences. As part of a second phase, IAC will renovate its adjacent existing 51st Street building to provide a second, intimate performance space—the historic Irish Arts Center theatre—optimized for the most intimate live music and conversation, recordings, podcasts, master classes and special events, and a courtyard entrance on 51st Street where the historic Irish Arts Center and the new building meet.

As IAC is committed to representing diverse identities in our artistic programming, so too are we committed to diverse representations in our administrative team. Irish Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter discussing what you enjoy about being an usher!

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Job Summary:
Irish Arts Center is seeking motivated and dedicated ushers to join our Front-of-House team as Usher Shift Leads. As the primary point of contact for our guests, ushers play a vital role in ensuring a warm, welcoming, enjoyable, and safe experience for all audiences at all IAC events. The ideal candidate demonstrates outstanding customer service, strong attention to detail, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to proactively solve problems as they arise.

Typically, one Usher Shift Lead is assigned to each performance to work alongside the House Manager, providing leadership and guidance to the usher team and serving as the first point of contact for routine guest and staff inquiries before, during, and after the event.

Usher Shift Leads are scheduled based on their availability and the staffing needs of each event or production. Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as venue schedule requires. Reports to the Audience Services Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Facilitating late seating and providing in-theatre audience supervision during events and performances.

• Remaining attentive to guest activity and responding to any disturbances to ensure a smooth, safe, and enjoyable environment.

• Alongside the House Manager, monitoring usher breaks and position coverage.

• Responding to routine usher questions during seating and escalating patron issues, accessibility concerns, or emergencies to the House Manager.

• Monitoring audience flow during seating and providing support to fellow ushers to efficiently guide guests to their seats.

• Anticipating and aiding guests with disabilities, mobility needs, or other accommodations, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming experience.

• Welcoming guests in a polite, professional, and friendly manner, and proactively offering assistance as they arrive.

• Enforcing event rules and relevant health and safety regulations with professionalism and consistency.

• With the House Manager, routinely review emergency protocols with the usher team to ensure understanding, confidence, and compliance with established procedures.

• Checking and scanning tickets and directing or escorting guests to their seats.

• Informing guests about the location of the restrooms, refreshments, and exits and other venue amenities.

• Preparing and distributing programs, brochures, and other materials.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous ushering experience required.

• Fire guard certified or willingness to attend training. Must be certified within the first three months of employment.

• First Aid/CPR certified preferred or a willingness to attend training.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Effective verbal communication skills.

• Ability to treat all guests, staff, and clients in a respectful and inclusive manner.

• Ability to work independently and with a team.

• Must be comfortable working in settings with low lighting.

• This is an in-person position.

• This job requires US work authorization. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. IAC participates in E-Verify.

Part-time, seasonal position. Pay is $19.50/hour.

Work Environment

• This is an in-person position. 

• This job requires US work authorization. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. IAC participates in E-Verify.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time; lift and/or carry up to 10lbs; walk, sit, bend and squat; view items at a close and distant range.
 

About Irish Arts Center:

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, Irish Arts Center presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Irish Arts Center recently completed construction of a $60 million landmark new permanent home, including a state of the art flexible performance and arts space for the presentation and development of work across a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literature and the humanities; classrooms and studio spaces for education programs, development, and collaboration; technology to stream and distribute content on the digital platform; and an avenue-facing lobby caf? that is a hub for hospitality and interaction between artists and audiences. As part of a second phase, IAC will renovate its adjacent existing 51st Street building to provide a second, intimate performance space—the historic Irish Arts Center theatre—optimized for the most intimate live music and conversation, recordings, podcasts, master classes and special events, and a courtyard entrance on 51st Street where the historic Irish Arts Center and the new building meet.

As IAC is committed to representing diverse identities in our artistic programming, so too are we committed to diverse representations in our administrative team. Irish Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary:
Position is part time and hours range from 16 to 32 hours per week.  Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as the theatre schedule requires. 

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Maintain cleanliness of all IAC spaces including theatre, dressing rooms, classrooms & offices.

• Sweep and mop lobby/back of house floors and staircases.

• Vacuum Office and other carpeted areas.

• Clean mirrors, glass and windows and stainless steel.

• Maintain cleanliness of rest rooms.

• Maintain sidewalk cleanliness.

• Clean spills.

• Empty trash.

• Place trash on the curb on the designated evenings.

• Assist in room setups for classes & special events.

• Locking up and setting the alarm at the end of the night for both the 726 & 553 buildings.

• Other Duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalency is preferred.

• Minimum three years’ experience in the above-mentioned duties.

• Work in a performance space is a plus.

Physical Factors:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Working Requirements:

• This is a fully in person position.

• This job requires US work authorization. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. IAC participates in E-Verify.

Compensation:

• This position pays $17/hour.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.
 

About Irish Arts Center:

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, Irish Arts Center presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Irish Arts Center recently completed construction of a $60 million landmark new permanent home, including a state of the art flexible performance and arts space for the presentation and development of work across a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literature and the humanities; classrooms and studio spaces for education programs, development, and collaboration; technology to stream and distribute content on the digital platform; and an avenue-facing lobby caf? that is a hub for hospitality and interaction between artists and audiences. As part of a second phase, IAC will renovate its adjacent existing 51st Street building to provide a second, intimate performance space—the historic Irish Arts Center theatre—optimized for the most intimate live music and conversation, recordings, podcasts, master classes and special events, and a courtyard entrance on 51st Street where the historic Irish Arts Center and the new building meet.

As IAC is committed to representing diverse identities in our artistic programming, so too are we committed to diverse representations in our administrative team. Irish Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary:

Irish Arts Center is looking to hire an experienced Irish Language Instructor to teach online courses in total beginner to advanced beginner level Irish, as part of our Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 education terms.  Irish Arts Center students are adult learners with little to no experience with Irish and are generally seeking a basic introduction to the language regarding vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and practical use in conversation.  

The position pays $65-70 an hour for online classes and/or $70-75 hour for In Person classes based on prior experience.  Classes are held for 1.5 hour class sessions and run for 8 weeks per term. Online classes are held via the ZOOM Platform and In Person classes are held at Irish Arts Center located at 726 11th Avenue NY, NY 10019.  This is a 4.5 hour per week commitment based on the number of classes taught as follows: 

• Instructor will teach one (1) 90-minute class for 8 sessions held on Mondays between 7:30PM EST, ONLINE via the Zoom Platform.   

• Instructor will teach two (2) 90-minute class for 8 sessions held on Wednesdays between 6-9PM EST, IN PERSON at Irish Arts Center.   

• These classes are held over an 8-week term beginning September 21, 2026 and culminating on June 14th, 2027. (Please note that no IN-PERSON class will be held on federal holidays as the buildings are closed.)  

• Classes are taught online via the ZOOM platform and IN PERSON at Irish Arts Center  

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Plan and teach three (3) 90-minute classes on the Irish Language which focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and practical use in conversation for total beginner to advanced beginners.    

• Communicate with students and IAC staff as needed to ensure the success of the program 

• Share class resources and recordings with students via the Zoom platform and via email  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 3 plus years of experience teaching the Irish Language, preferably to adult learners  

• Accreditation in Irish Language Instruction  

• Experience teaching online via the Zoom Platform

• Knowledge of the Irish language community in New York City  

Working Requirements:

• This is an in-person and remote position, requiring on site attendance at the discretion of management.

• This job requires US work authorization. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. IAC participates in E-Verify.

The deadline to apply is July 10th, 2026. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.
 

About Irish Arts Center:

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, Irish Arts Center presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Irish Arts Center recently completed construction of a $60 million landmark new permanent home, including a state of the art flexible performance and arts space for the presentation and development of work across a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literature and the humanities; classrooms and studio spaces for education programs, development, and collaboration; technology to stream and distribute content on the digital platform; and an avenue-facing lobby café that is a hub for hospitality and interaction between artists and audiences. As part of a second phase, IAC will renovate its adjacent existing 51st Street building to provide a second, intimate performance space—the historic Irish Arts Center theatre—optimized for the most intimate live music and conversation, recordings, podcasts, master classes and special events, and a courtyard entrance on 51st Street where the historic Irish Arts Center and the new building meet.

As IAC is committed to representing diverse identities in our artistic programming, so too are we committed to diverse representations in our administrative team. Irish Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.