Student Employment

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Each year, the Robsham Theater Arts Center offers student employment opportunities for both theater and non-theater majors. More than 60 students are hired each year to work in the various offices of the Robsham Theater Arts Center, whether it’s the Box Office, Front of House, or backstage. Within the center, there are all kinds of opportunities to develop skills in areas such as audiovisual technical systems, marketing, hospitality, and operations management.

Employment Opportunities

Job openings at the Robsham Theater Arts Center are listed on the Boston College Student Employment website.

Students interested in a position should email their resume to kier.byrnes@bc.edu with the specific job position title in the email subject line. Please consult the Employee Manual for specific job titles and descriptions.

Graduate Student Opportunities

Each year, the Robsham Theater Arts Center looks to hire one enthusiastic graduate student to assist with the management and logistics of the operation. For more information on this position, please email your resume to kier.byrnes@bc.edu with "Graduate Student" in the subject line.

Summer Intern Positions

Each summer, the Robsham Theater Arts Center looks to hire one or two students to assist with summer programs and logistics of the operation. For more information on these positions, please email your resume to kier.byrnes@bc.edu with "Summer Intern" in the subject line.

Employee Manual

The employee manual lists specific duties for each position as well as the Robsham Theater Arts Center’s departmental policies. All employees are expected to follow the policies and procedures outlined in the manual.

If you would prefer the manual be sent to you as emailed text, please notify us at rtac.operations@bc.edu.

Download the Student Employee Manual (PDF)

Testimonials

“Working at Robsham was a major part of my BC experience. I started as an usher and was later promoted to a house manager. Along the way, I developed confidence as well as communication and interpersonal skills while gaining invaluable leadership experience. Many of the skills I learned at Robsham have carried into my post-grad job working in an emergency room.”

Clare Flanagan '18, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
“With the great mentorship of the Box Office staff, I feel as though I am developing as not only an employee, but as a person. The Box Office has become a family for me on campus, which I am incredibly grateful for.”

Lexie Slotterback '22, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
“I can honestly say that my work in the Box Office has been a pivotal part of my Boston College experience and I do not know where I would be without the experiences and the relationships that I have made working here.”

Joe McCarthy '17, Carroll School of Management
“Beyond viewing some of the big name acts and productions that come through the theater, I’ve also enjoyed working with a diverse population, honing my problem-solving abilities, and getting an opportunity to work in the entertainment industry without any previous experience. I’ve found the leadership skills I've developed as a house manager to be a great asset.”

Annalise Goyne '16, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
“The Robsham Box Office has not only provided me with valuable employment over the past 3 years but has also become a second family to me. Under excellent leadership, I've had the opportunity to develop my interpersonal, problem-solving, and operations management skills to help run a smooth business in the face of various obstacles. I know I will be able to use the invaluable lessons the Box Office has taught me for all my future endeavors. ”

Angelina Maione '25, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
“Working as a RTAC Technician has provided me with invaluable skills and allowed me to grow in all aspects of technical theatre. I am grateful for the opportunity to build experience with stage management, lighting design, sound design, projections, events management, and more. RTAC is an employer that supports its employees to learn and develop during their time as technicians through fostering true mentorship and collaboration. ”

Grace Cutler, '24, MCAS (Theatre and Economics Double Major)
“As an RTAC Technician, I have had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a setting that cares as much about my personal growth as my professional growth. The many types of events that the theatre hosts have allowed me to expand my skill-set and technical vocabulary while building relationships with co-workers, managers, and even the student performers.”

Tyler Dean, '25, Morrissey College, Arts & Sciences, Theatre Major. And English minor

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