In December 2024, The Apollo Theater became the first organization honored by the Kennedy Center Awards, emphasizing The Apollo’s impact on the past, present, and future of American culture and the performing arts. From the longest-running talent show in America with Amateur Night at The Apollo, which launched the careers of icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Lauryn Hill, to performances from beloved legends like Smokey Robinson and Lil’ Kim and today’s biggest stars like Drake, The Apollo has always been a home for artists to create and a home for audiences to see incredible music and art from legendary artists.
The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.
Usher:
- Greet visitors and direct patrons to their seats.
- Answer questions about the theater's history.
- Monitor audiences to prevent picture-taking, recording and other prohibited activities.
- Ability to read event ticket in dim lighting with use of flashlight.
- Ability to present a calm demeanor that deters people from engaging in disruptive conduct while encouraging positive interaction with guests.
- Checking assigned section for cleanliness.
- Be aware of and enforce appropriate house rules.
- Other duties as directed.
Restroom Attendant
- Ensure restrooms are clean and functional (replacing supplies, wiping counters, mopping).
- Direct patrons to open stalls.
- Report any suspicious activities to management.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Strong verbal communications skills.
- An ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- High level of motivation, persistence and patience in working with various groups of people.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, walk up four flights of stairs, able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to open theater doors repeatedly throughout shift.
- Able to work collaboratively with a team.
- Must have evening, weekend and holiday availability.
- Experience in digital photography, marketing, social media, merchandising and maintenance a plus, but not required.
- All applicants will be subject to Criminal and NSODB Background Checks.
APPLICATION
BENEFITS
Time Away
The Apollo observes ten holidays each year, and full-time employees are eligible for vacation time based on how long they’ve been with the organization. This is in addition to standard sick and personal leave.
For Your Health
Coverage for eligible employees may include: medical/dental/vision insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans, and more.
Your Future
The Apollo offers a matching contribution for 401(k) accounts. For each dollar you save in your 401(k), The Apollo will wholly or partially match up to a certain percentage of your salary.
