A catalyst for creativity and learning, the Prior Performing Arts Center amplifies the arts at Holy Cross and provides the College, the greater Worcester community, and visiting creative thinkers with an inspiring environment to pursue diverse questions of the human experience.

In support of this mission, the Prior is hiring a cohort of Prior Assistants for the academic year with focuses in Production, Operations, and Programming. Positions are not limited to students who are formally studying the arts: anyone interested in deepening and sharing their interest in the arts is encouraged to apply! 

Working at the Prior mimics many aspects of the early career training you might receive at a variety of arts nonprofits. Indeed, helping students make connections between their liberal arts backgrounds and future professional work in the arts–whether as technicians, marketers, fundraisers, producers, or finance professionals–is among our primary goals for the Prior Assistants program. 

Per College policy, hiring work study students is prioritized in the first weeks of the semester, but we welcome everyone’s applications right away. 

Depending on the position, hours can be relatively flexible around each student's availability and interests. All applications must be willing to work on nights and weekends. Dependability, teamwork, and adaptability are required. Skill and safety training will be provided.

Please see positions below for more information. Students may apply to multiple positions. Depending on student interest, you may be invited to interview and ultimately train for more than one position. Once trained for a given position, you are welcome to sign up for shifts pertaining to that job as they become available.

Production Positions: Prior experience is helpful but not necessary, although students with a history in theater tech, construction, stitching, video/projection systems, theatrical lighting, AV experience or live sound reinforcement are strongly encouraged to apply. All duties vary but may include:

• Scene Shop Assistant: Assist in construction of sets and props; scenic painting; setup and strike of sets and other scenic elements. Work as backstage crew.

• Costume Shop Assistant: Assist with costume construction and organization, including stitching, ironing and laundry. During shows, work backstage as dressers and assist with hair and make-up. 

• Lighting Assistant: Assist in maintaining stage lighting systems; hang and focus lighting fixtures; construct electrical props; program and operate lighting consoles. Work as lighting operators and stage electricians.

• AV Assistant: Assist in maintenance of various audio spaces; setup and operation of systems for live-streaming and audio and video recording; operation and programming of audio mixing consoles, including setup and strike. Work as audio engineers, stage hands, sound FX designer/operators, Videographers, and Editors.

Operations Positions: 

• Front of House Assistant: This position serves as the public face of the Prior by ensuring the care and safety of all patrons attending performances in the two main performance spaces, the Boroughs Theatre and the Luth Concert Hall. This position involves mostly evening hours. Specific shifts are production-dependent and duties may include ushering, house managing, and box office handling. NO LONGER TAKING APPLICANTS

• Operations & Events Assistant: This position monitors access to–and appropriate usage of–all Prior spaces, assists with furniture setup and breakdown as needed in various rooms, and serves as a primary point-of-contact for events and classes being held in the Prior outside of the two main performance spaces. This is primarily an evening and weekends position. NO LONGER TAKING APPLICANTS

Programming Positions:

Programming Assistant: This position supports the programming work of the Prior. A large focus of this work relates to the Prior’s Visiting Artist Series and may entail creating educational materials related to these visits; carrying out arts administration tasks related to logistics and event planning; supporting campus and community engagement efforts (including through work on marketing and social media); and being on hand during residencies to assist with artist needs. This position will also support general Prior programming outside of the artist residencies through office assistance for other back-of-house tasks such as box office. This position’s hours will include consistent weekly office hours as well as increased hours (sometimes including evenings or weekends) during weeks when visiting artists are on campus. NO LONGER TAKING APPLICANTS

To apply, please submit your application through the “Prior Assistant Job Application” google form: https://forms.gle/TsKFRfMMy6c1Yzhv5

For questions or concerns, please reach out to the Prior PAC's Office Coordinator, Katrina Lewonczyk at klewonczyk@holycross.edu

Basic Function:

This position will assist the Athletics Facilities & Operations Staff with daily tasks associated with the effective management and operation of the Hart Ice Rink, to include: operating the Zamboni, monitoring ice access, assisting reserving groups, light janitorial duties, and ensuring that the facility and equipment remains organized. Students will be responsible for other duties as assigned by staff overseeing the Ice Rink.

Job Requirements:   

Applicants must be enrolled as a student at Holy Cross. Underclassmen applicants preferred. Applicants must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Availability to work multiple shifts per week, including evenings and weekends, required. Previous experience working in athletics, specifically within an ice rink and operating a Zamboni, and work-study approval is preferred.

Position Overview:

The College of the Holy Cross Ticket Office is seeking motivated, hard-working candidates for the part time position of Ticket Office Assistant. Primary responsibilities include assisting with ticket sales for Football, Men's and Women's basketball, and Men's Ice Hockey, working game days for the 4 ticketed sports, and other duties as assigned. This position will also work with all athletics and on campus staff to ensure the best possible game day experience for our student athletes, coaches, and fans for our home sporting events. 

Responsibilities:

• Comfort with making outbound phone calls in a professional and friendly manner

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and desire and ability to learn in a fast paced, highly competitive industry

• Experience in sales preferred with a proven track record

• Exceptional leader who is a motivated learner in a fast-paced environment. 

• Communication and leadership skills, both oral and written; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; must be diligent and willing to take initiative; strong customer service skills; demonstrate the ability to work on projects individually or within a team, and be able to handle multiple tasks at one time; and the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays. 

• The candidate is expected to act within the parameters of institutional control and is responsible for conducting all activities in compliance with NCAA, Patriot League, and College of the Holy Cross rules and regulations. 

PAL’s (Peer Assistance Leader’s) are students who have excelled in CHEM 181 Atoms and Molecules and CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry provide academic support to students taking the course. PAL’s are assigned to a CHEM 181 and CHEM 221 section and attend class meetings, take notes, and behave as “model student’s”. In addition to attending class they also conduct 2 one-hour study group sessions per week. Pay rate: $12.75 for approx. 10 hours a week.

Fall 2020 PAL Application

Facilitate and organize the daily operations of the team - practice setup; helping with the clock, drills, hydration, gear, locker room. Help with games. Travel to and help with travel to games. Assist with video of practice and games, as well as practice statistics. Be a part of a TEAM of managers, and a DIVISION 1 BASKETBALL PROGRAM that is on a mission to operate at a high level and win championships.

We are currently hiring lifeguards for the 2023-2024 school year.  Must be lifeguard certified. Students on Work Study will be considered first.

Lab Attendant (i.e., Teaching Assistant) positions within the Biology Department are available for the current academic year. Lab attendants help during lab sessions, as well as assist professors with prep and cleanup before and after lab. We typically need help for Biol 161, Biol 162, and Biol 163 labs.

Group Exercise Instructors will provide a professional level of guided instruction to class participants.  They will also make sure that the facility and its equipment are being properly used, cleaned, and maintained.  The instructor is responsible for the supervision and operation of the class and its participants.  Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide a welcoming, inclusive, safe, clean and enjoyable classroom environment

• Conduct classes for participants following protocols set forth by Campus Recreation

  • Proper warm up, class routine, cool down, and stretching period

  • Accompany your class with appropriate music

  • Instruct within your knowledge and expertise

  • Be aware of participant safety during class

• Set up and break down the exercise room

• Manage the check-in process for class participants

• Report any safety or equipment concerns to the Building Supervisor

• Complete all forms and follow all procedures as set forth by Campus Recreation

• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and workshops

Assist in game operations at various home athletic events including Football, men's and women's Ice Hockey men’s and women’s Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, men’s and women’s Basketball, men’s and women’s Track and Field, Softball, Baseball, and men’s and women’s Lacrosse. Specific duties include set up and breakdown of home athletic events, acting as visiting team and officials hosts, in game ball retrieval, and providing exceptional customer service.

Non-gameday facility operations duties will vary by time of year in relation to in-season sports facility prep, but will primarily serve as a Front Desk Building Manager during non game days; unlocking and locking the facility based on provided daily schedule, educating visitors on building polices and tours, communicating to various staff if meetings are required, and serving as the first point of contact representing the Athletic Department. Various other facility tasks will include, but aren't limited to, windscreen hanging, goal maintenance, ice install, basketball hoop relocation, and other misc. tasks as assigned. 

The Holy Cross Football team has multiple opportunities open for film production. The program will run throughout the spring season and the regular football season, with the possibility of running a bit beyond.

This opportunity is great for any individuals who would like to get involved with the Holy Cross football program and learn more about our team.  You must be available for all practice times and be punctual.

Examples of Work Performed

Assist in physical set-up for videotaping of football events for both home and visitor cameras.

Prepares for transportation of equipment to football events. 

Assists in daily football practice duties of videotaping.

Performs routine maintenance on equipment which includes troubleshooting and maintenance of video equipment for on and off-site football events.

Performs similar or related duties assigned or required.