Housekeeper at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford, CT

About The O’Neill

The National Medal of the Arts and Two-Time Tony Award Winning Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is the country’s preeminent organization dedicated to the development of new works and new voices for the stage. 

From its 11-acre campus in Waterford, Connecticut, the O’Neill has been home to more than 1,000 new works for the stage and thousands more emerging artists. O’Neill programs include the National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference, National Critics Institute, National Puppetry Conference, Cabaret & Performance Conference, The Young Playwrights Festival, and the National Theater Institute, which offers six credit-earning undergraduate training programs.

The O’Neill is committed to diversifying the future of the American theater through the stories we tell, the artists telling those stories, the staff supporting our work, and the audiences in our theaters. We strive to cultivate a healthy and diverse community that recognizes the value of each individual and helps foster safety, civility, and respect for all people.

Housekeeper 

Reports to: Head of Housekeeping

Department: Operations

Compensation: $18.00/hour

Dates: Full and Part time, Early May- Mid August

The Housekeeping Staff is an integral part of the O’Neill’s overall campus operations. We seek several team-oriented individuals to help maintain the presentation of our campus, and aid in creating a clean and welcoming environment for staff, students, and artists throughout the summer season.

Responsibilities include: 

• Reviewing daily inventory of rooms, arrivals, and departures to ensure timely and efficient resetting of various living quarters on campus
• Performing a variety of tasks on a daily basis, including but not limited to laundering linens, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, changing bed linens, restocking supplies
• Monitoring inventory of supplies needed for daily tasks, alerting Head of Housekeeping when reorders are necessary
• Assisting the facilities crew in maintaining the cleanliness of the overall campus environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• On-the-job training, no experience required.
• Basic internet and computer skills preferred.
• Candidates should be comfortable working on their feet for extended periods of time, and capable of lifting up to 45 lbs.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a work resume and contact information for at least two references. Applicants should name all attached files with this format “Last Name, First Name-Document.”

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is committed to be an equal-opportunity employer. The O’Neill aims to foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, professional status, and the intersections thereof. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.