Join the fun, inclusive environment at Circa '21!
Every position at Circa '21 is part of the show! We all work together as a team to give our guests the best possible experience. Whether you are a professional searching for new challenges or just interested in being behind the scenes of show biz, we’d love to have you!
Please attach a completed application to your current resume and drop it off at the Circa ‘21 box office located at 1828 3rd Ave, Rock Island or email your resume to kwadsager@circa21.com.
Positions currently available:
OPERATIONS MANAGER:
The candidate must have restaurant experience, ideally in management. we are looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented “people person to manage the restaurant side of our dinner theatre business: dining room, kitchen, bar, dish room, etc., during all performances, special events and activities. The perfect candidate will maintain a thorough knowledge of responsibilities for all positions involved in the restaurant portion of the business, as well as ensuring excellent relations with the guests throughout their visit. The operations manager will be involved in hiring, training, and termination of staff, as well as ordering and inventorying food, bar, supplies and equipment. The hours are mainly Wednesday afternoon, evenings and weekends. A background check and an Illinois Sanitation License are required. those interested should email a letter and resume with at least 2 professional references and contact information to business manager Theresa Devine at tdevine@circa21.com. Questions or a complete job description should also be directed to Theresa.
TICKET OFFICE:
We need customer-oriented people to assist patrons with reservations! Candidates must possess good computer knowledge and customer service skills. Currently seeking parttime employees available to work days, evenings and weekends.
DISHWASHERS:
Dishwashers are needed to help during and after meal service. Must be available for shifts on Wednesdays during the day and/or evening, Friday & Saturday evenings & Sunday mid-afternoon through early evenings.
BOOTLEGGERS:
Do you love singing & dancing? Do you want to be a member of one of the only performing wait staffs in the country? If so, we are casting Bootleggers! The Circa ’21 Bootleggers come together on stage prior to every performance to perform a 12-15 minute musical revue preshow, written, directed and produced by The Bootleggers themselves. Must be 21 or older. Food Handler Certification and BASSETT Certification are needed within 30 days of employment. Please email a current photo & resume or questions to bhitchcock@circa21.com.
KITCHEN HELP:
Kitchen help is needed for food runners and prep helpers. Workers help plate and run food during dinner. Must be available to work late afternoons, evenings and weekends. Food Handler Certification is needed within 30 days of employment.
COSTUME SHOP:
Seeking experienced stitchers to help build the costumes on a per-show basis. Experience with home sewing machines necessary and industrial sewing machines preferred. Able to take construction direction and have experience with a variety of fabrics and theatrical construction techniques. Other duties may include pulling items from stock, polishing/dying shoes, hand sewing, labeling costume pieces, repairs of costume pieces, alterations of existing pieces, etc. Working from home is also a possibility for certain projects.
CHANGEOVER CREW:
Crew members are needed for the show changeovers between shows. Must be 18 or over, with proof of health insurance. Help needed in areas such as dismantling and loading scenery; unloading and assembling scenery; rigging scenery to fly; hanging and focusing lights; and much more. Experience is very helpful, but not necessary. If you are interested or have questions, please reply via email to jeremylittlejohn1977@gmail.com
Circa '21 is an equal opportunity employer! All prospective employees must pass a criminal and sexual misconduct background check.