Summer Show 2025: Lumière Volunteer Information!
Thank you for volunteering with Circus Juventas! Click on each volunteer role below to get a detailed description:
Arena Sales
Arena Sales Lead
Balcony/Suite Usher
Box Office Lead
Concessions Sales
Concessions Lead
Costumes Lead
Costume Stitching
Curtain Monitor – Front of House
Parking Lot
Raffle Seller
Rigging
Snack Table
Soundboard
Spotlights
Super Floater
Ticket Scanning
Usher
Usher Lead
Performer Picnic Set Up
Performer Picnic Food Counter
Arena Sales
Job Description: Sell Circus Juventas Merchandise before the show and during intermission. May also sell and receive raffle tickets.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show and stay through the end of intermission.
Work Location: Front of House
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1
Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable speaking to customers, selling merchandise and handling cash.
- Must be comfortable processing digital payments on an iPad.
- Must be able to make and handle raffle ticket sales if needed.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show to set up Arena Sales booth.
- Sell T-Shirts and other CJ merchandise before the show and during intermission, taking both cash and digital payments through an iPad.
- If lacking raffle sellers, also encourage guests to purchase raffle tickets, promoting the raffle’s prize. If taking raffle tickets, follow raffle sales instructions and keep track of each ticket sold.
Training: Circus Juventas will provide all training for this role day-of, Arena Sales Leads will be present to assist with set up and managing cash boxes and iPads.
Dress Requirements: No requirements, CJ shirts and hats encouraged :).
Age Requirements: 16+
Arena Sales Lead
Job Description: Lead and manage the sales of Circus Juventas Merchandise before the show and during intermission. May also sell and receive raffle tickets.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show and stay through the end of intermission. Lead may decide to keep sales open at the end of the show.
Work Location: Front of House
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1
Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable speaking to customers, selling merchandise and handling cash.
- Must be comfortable processing digital payments on an iPad.
- Must be able to make and handle raffle ticket sales if needed.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show to set up Arena Sales booth.
- Receive iPads and Cash box from staff and keep track of all transactions through both spaces.
- Sell T-Shirts and other CJ merchandise before the show and during intermission, taking both cash and digital payments through an iPad.
- If lacking raffle sellers, also encourage guests to purchase raffle tickets, promoting the raffle’s prize. If taking raffle tickets, follow raffle sales instructions and keep track of each ticket sold.
- After the show, tear down the booth and deliver cash box and iPads to Front Desk.
Training: Leads are experienced volunteers who have been nominated by past volunteer leads.
Dress Requirements: No requirements, CJ shirts and hats encouraged :).
Age Requirements: 18+
Balcony/Suite Usher
Job Description: Act as the host and Circus Juventas representative for our Blaze Balcony or Artistic Suite guests.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.75 hour before the start of the show, and stay until your party has left and the space is clean.
Work Location: Backstage/Front of House
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1 per Area (Some shows will have a Blaze Balcony party and an Artistic Suite party, so 2 volunteers will be needed that show)
Qualifications:
- Must be extroverted and personable. Strong preference for experience in people-facing work.
- Must be able to professionally represent Circus Juventas to guests.
- Knowledgeable of Circus Juventas enough to answer questions from guests.
- Must be able to move up and down stairs frequently and quickly, as well as assist guests in navigating stairs as needed.
- Be comfortable and professional when handling alcohol and able to safely lock and dispose of it to ensure the safety of our students.
- Be able to problem solve and think on the spot as needed.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Prepare the space for guest arrival, setting out food, cutlery, programs, and lights.
- Set up the Blaze Balcony entrance and greet guests as they arrive, ushering them upstairs to their suite. (For Artistic Suite, meets guests at Front Desk)
- Remain in the Balcony/Suite throughout the show, assisting guests by answering questions, restocking the space, and ushering them downstairs and to the Front of House for the restrooms or concessions access.
- Clean up Balcony/Suite after guest departure, ensuring the space is ready for the next party.
Training: Prospective Balcony/Suite Ushers must attend training ahead of the Summer Show.
Dress Requirements: Must wear all black. Comfortable shoes are strongly advised.
Age Requirements: 21+
Box Office Lead
Job Description: Work alongside Box Office staff to manage ticket sales, exchanges, turn-backs, and any other ticketing complications. Answer guest questions and help direct them where they need to go.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show, and stay through the end of intermission.
Work Location: Front of House
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1
Qualifications:
- Volunteer has demonstrated skill and passion in the volunteer role for several show runs, has been trained in properly by Box Office staff, and has been selected by Box Office staff for the role.
- Must understand Circus Juventas’s ticketing system and be able to perform almost all Box Office duties alongside staff members.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Should be knowledgeable of Circus Juventas’ shows and procedures to easily answer almost any guest questions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show to help prepare for guest arrival.
- Operate ticket sales, turn-backs, and exchanges. Distribute Will-Call tickets. Assist guests who have been sent by the Ticket Scanners due to unscannable tickets, wrong date/time, or other complications.
- Answer guest questions and provide a warm and friendly presence for guests and fellow volunteers.
Training: This role is selected by Box Office staff and trained in sufficiently before the shows. Elected Box Office Leads have already proven proficiency in the role.
Dress Requirements: No requirements.
Age Requirements: 18+
Concessions Sales
Job Description: Help prep and sell concessions from either the Kitchen or Front of House. Volunteers will either have a kitchen prep role, customer-facing role where they take orders, or a “food-running” role.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.75 hours before the show, and stay through the end of intermission and clean-up.
Work Location: Front of House and Kitchen
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4-5
Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable handling food and following food safety guidelines.
- Must be comfortable handling cash, counting cash, and using digital payment systems on an iPad.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to quickly communicate needs to teammates and follow instructions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.75 hours before the show to help the Concessions Leads begin to prepare the food.
- Kitchen volunteers follow instructions for popping popcorn, cooking hot dogs, and cooking pretzels, all instructions are available in the kitchen and there will always be a lead present to help. Front of House volunteers help run concessions between the spaces, fill popcorn, and set up the stand with candy and snacks.
- Once customers arrive, volunteers take orders from customers, make the sale on the iPad, and receive payment. Front of House volunteers will be divided into the customer-facing roles and the “food running” roles.
- At the end of intermission, volunteers help clean the space and put away and wash all pans and serving items.
Training: Circus Juventas will provide all training for this role day-of, Concessions Leads will be present to assist with all cooking and distribution. Circus Juventas provides printed instructions in the kitchen to remind volunteers of proper cooking and food safety procedures.
Dress Requirements: No requirements, but space can get hot both in the Kitchen and the Front of House, so short sleeves are often preferred.
Age Requirements: 16+
Concessions Lead
Job Description: Lead and manage the prep, sales, and distribution concessions from one of two locations. Leads in the kitchen are responsible for starting food prep. Leads in the front of house are responsible for starting organization of cash boxes and iPads.
Time Commitment: Arrive 3 hours before the start of the show, and stay through the end of intermission and clean-up.
Work Location: Front of House and Kitchen
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1 at Front of House and 1 in Kitchen.
Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable handling food and following food safety guidelines.
- Must be comfortable handling cash, counting cash, and using digital payment systems on an iPad.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to quickly communicate needs to teammates and follow instructions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 3 hours before the show to begin food preparation, including popping popcorn, cooking hot dogs, and cooking pretzels. All instructions are available in the kitchen.
- Ensure cash box and iPads are ready to make sales.
- Train any new Concessions Sales volunteers on procedures and protocols. Help to assign Concessions Sales volunteers to the different areas.
- Once customers arrive, volunteers take orders from customers, make the sale on the iPad, and receive payment.
- At the end of intermission, volunteers help clean the space and put away and wash all pans and serving items.
Training: Leads are experienced volunteers who have been nominated by past volunteer leads.
Dress Requirements: No requirements, but space can get hot both in the Kitchen and the Front of House, so short sleeves are often preferred.
Age Requirements: 18+
Costumes Lead
Job Description: Manage costume-related backstage operations including tracking costumes, assisting with quick changes, and directing Costume Stitchers.
Time Commitment: Arrive 2 hours before the start of the show, and stay through the end of the show.
Work Location: Backstage
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1
Qualifications:.
- Must have experience with sewing and using sewing machines.
- Must be able to find and propose creative solutions to sudden changes or issues.
- Must be able to help with quick changes and fittings if needed.
- Experience with costume alterations and costume fabric.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Create assignments for Costume Stitchers.
- Keep track of where all costumes are and who they belong to.
- Assist with quick changes backstage and in the Front of House quick-change space.
- Report any issues to staff members.
Training: Leads are experienced volunteers who have been nominated by past volunteer leads.
Dress Requirements: Must wear all black.
Age Requirements: 18+
Costume Stitching
Job Description: Help make last minute costume alterations as show goes on. May include: embellishing, cutting, hemming, tailoring, or otherwise changing the fit/appearance of the costumes to better suit the performer.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show, and stay through the end of the show.
Work Location: Backstage
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1-2
Qualifications:
- Must have experience with sewing and using sewing machines.
- Must be able to find and propose creative solutions to sudden changes or issues.
- Able to work quickly with show timing in mind.
- Must be able to help with quick changes and fittings if needed.
- Experience with costume alterations and costume fabric preferred.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Work with the Artistic Department or Costume Lead to receive assignments.
- All assignments may include any of the following:
- Embellishing
- Cutting
- Hemming
- Tailoring
- Complete assignments by the time they are required.
- Occasionally assist with fittings and quick changes.
- May bring own sewing equipment or other objects to make sewing more comfortable if desired.
Training: Sewing experience and prior discussion with Costumes Lead required. If interested in training into this role, see available dates this Summer and contact Volunteer Coordinator.
Dress Requirements: Must wear all black.
Age Requirements: 18+
Curtain Monitor – Front of House
Job Description: Help keep guests and performers safe by monitoring the front curtain before and throughout the show. Help move the curtain quickly open and closed by cues from the Lead Ushers and Riggers.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show for MANDATORY Usher training, and stay through the end of the show.
Work Location: Center Ring/Front of House
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1 – 2
Qualifications:
- Must be able to stand for up to 30-minute intervals, and on short notice if needed.
- Must be able to quickly open or close the curtain on cue.
- Be comfortable directing and redirecting guests (including families and caregivers of current students) to the appropriate entryway to ensure the safety of all guests and performers.
- Must be able to move out of the way and not obstruct students or Riggers from getting through the curtain as needed.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show for MANDATORY training, led by an Usher Lead.
- Direct guests through the main entryway before the show, help direct them to Ushers if they are confused about seating.
- Help direct guests to their correct entryway and turn them away to alternate entrances when the curtain is closed.
- Help Rigging volunteers and Usher volunteers by opening and closing the curtain on cue.
Training: Volunteers must arrive on time for the 30-minute Usher training held before the beginning of the show.
Dress Requirements: Must wear all black. Comfortable shoes are strongly advised.
Age Requirements: 18+
Parking Lot
Job Description: Volunteers help direct guest traffic in and through the parking lot, alongside an on-duty police officer. Manage parking lot signage and help direct guests to alternative parking once lot is full.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show and stay through intermission.
Work Location: Outside
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1-2
Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable standing outside for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to arrive on time, before guests arrive.
- Be comfortable working alongside cars and traffic.
- Be able to carry up to 20 lbs.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Come before guests arrive and carry out the parking signs to the front of the parking lot.
- Direct guest traffic to and through the parking lot until it fills up.
- Once the lot is full, switch the signs and begin directing guests to alternative parking spaces that have been communicated by staff ahead of time.
- (School Shows Only) Help CJ staff to direct buses where to park and tell school group chaperones where to line up and check in.
Training: Circus Juventas will provide all training for this role day-of.
Dress Requirements: Dress for the elements of the day of your shift. Reflective colors can be useful if the sun sets before the show’s intermission.
Age Requirements: 16+
Raffle Seller
Job Description: Help market and sell our show’s raffle package to guests. They handle the cash and keep track of all ticket sales.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show and stay through intermission.
Work Location: Front of House, Blaze Balcony and Artistic Suite (if filled that Show), and Outside (volunteer’s choice)
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1-2.
Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable handling money and able to track the item number on each ticket sold.
- Must be comfortable talking to guests and encouraging them to purchase raffle tickets.
- Outgoing personality strongly preferred, ability to make raffle selling engaging and fun for guests
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show to receive the raffle ticket package from the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Begin selling raffle tickets once the crowd of guests arrive, taking cash and storing it in the volunteer envelope and keeping track of the ticket number of each sale on the envelope.
- (If Blaze Balcony and/or Artistic Suite filled for Show) At a quarter to showtime, go up to Balcony/Suite and sell to guests
- Sell again during intermission, following the same procedure.
- Direct ticket purchasers to the raffle bins.
- At the end of the night, double check the amount of money collected and turn in the completed envelopes and forms to a CJ staff member.
Training: Circus Juventas will provide all training for this role day-of.
Dress Requirements: No requirements.
Age Requirements: 16+
Rigging
Job Description: Help with rigging during rehearsals and/or performances, including set-up and tear-down.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1 hour before the start of the show, and on-time for rehearsals, and stay through the end of the show.
Work Location: Center Ring
Number of Volunteers Needed: 12-16
Qualifications:
- Summer show Rigging volunteers must have completed training and rigged for a Spring show.
- Be able to lift 45 lbs.
- Must be able to stand bend over easily and for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to listen to instructions and respond quickly.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive at least 1 hour before the start of the show to check in with Rigging Leads and help with set-up.
- Rigging includes moving equipment, hanging and taking down apparatus, spotting performers, and any other duties assigned by the Head Rigger or Rigging Leads.
- Stay vigilant to respond to cues quickly and move and adjust rigging as directed.
- Work with Rigging Leads to identify and troubleshoot problems during rehearsals and performances.
- Participate in end-of show meetings and reset equipment for the next rehearsal or performance.
Training: Summer show Rigging volunteers must have already rigged in the Spring show and been approved by the Rigging Leads. It is highly encouraged to rig rehearsals for any show you will be rigging.
Dress Requirements: Must wear all black, comfortable shoes, and pants/leggings.
Age Requirements: 18+
Snack Table
Job Description: Purchase snacks before the show (reimbursed up to $50) to bring backstage for the performers. Avoid major allergens and messy foods. Clean up snack table after the show.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show to set up Snack Table. Once Snack Table is set up, may do another volunteer role or leave the Big Top, but must return at the end of the show to clean up.
Work Location: Backstage
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1
Qualifications:
- Must be capable of planning ahead to purchase snacks prior to the show, and saving receipts for reimbursement
- Understands that volunteer will only be reimbursed up to $50, and that any amount spent above $50 is considered a donation to our CJ kids!
- Able to arrange food before the show, and clean it up in its entirety at the end of the night
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Purchase snacks for Circus Juventas performers in advance of the show. Snacks must not contain major airborne allergens, such as nuts and shellfish. Good snacks include fresh fruit, bars, conveniently “grabbable” snacks. Labeling of other major allergens is a plus!
- Bring and arrange snacks backstage 1.5 hours before showtime
- To receive $50 reimbursement for snack purchases, volunteer must provide receipts for purchases and fill out reimbursement paperwork found at the front desk (this can be done at check-in for ease and efficiency!) Volunteer will not be reimbursed for any purchases made over the $50 limit, or purchases lacking a receipt.
- Volunteer returns backstage at the end of show to completely clean up Snack Table, including taking out snack table trash, taking any remaining food items home, and wiping down the area. Cleaning is essential, if 3 volunteers fail to clean up after the shows during a single show run, the snack table will be shut down completely until further notice.
Training: Training is not required for this volunteer position, but volunteers can direct any and all questions to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Dress Requirements: No requirements.
Age Requirements: 18+
Soundboard
Job Description: Operate Circus Juventas’s soundboard booth alongside the Stage Manager and Artistic Department. Soundboard volunteers work with the Artistic Department to receive cues for music and voiceover changes.
Time Commitment: Arrive at least 1 hour before the start of the show and stay through the end of the show.
Work Location: Sound booth
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1
Qualifications:
- Must be approved by the Artistic Department and have completed soundboard training.
- Comfort with heights needed.
- Must be able to run on cue, as well as be able to change timing based on Stage Manager’s instructions.
- Must be able to listen to instructions and respond quickly.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive at least 1 hour before the start of the show and check in with Stage Manager or Artistic Department.
- Follow instructions at Sound Booth to start up system
- Listen to cues by the Stage Manager and time audio changes properly.
- Stay vigilant to respond to cues quickly and adjust the timing as directed.
Training: Summer show Soundboard volunteers must have already volunteered for soundboard in the Spring show.
Dress Requirements: No requirements.
Age Requirements: 18+
Spotlights
Job Description: Operate one of Circus Juventas’s four spotlights in the corners of the big top. Spotlight volunteers listen to cues from the Lighting Designer and follow their direction.
Time Commitment: Arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the show and stay through the end of the show. Spotlight volunteers who are new MUST do training during a Tech/Dress Rehearsal to spotlight for a Summer Show.
Work Location: Catwalk or Backstage (decided by Spotlight Lead)
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4
Qualifications:
- Comfort with heights needed for Catwalk spotlights. Backstage spotlights are not as high up but comfort with heights is strongly preferred
- Ability to climb a ladder and/or stairs needed.
- Must be able to listen to instructions and respond quickly.
- Must have completed spotlight training with Spotlight Lead.
- Must be able to arrive on time.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the show to receive spotlight assignment, get situated, and check in with the Lighting Designer and Spotlight Lead.
- Listen to cues by the Lighting Designer and aim the spotlight at the directed location.
- Stay vigilant to respond to cues quickly and move and adjust the spotlight as directed.
- Be familiar with the act order as well as standard procedure for operating, adjusting, and changing out a spotlight.
Training: Prospective Spotlight volunteers must contact the Spotlight Lead or Volunteer Coordinator to arrange for a 30-45 minute training session during Tech/Dress Rehearsals.
Dress Requirements: Must wear all black.
Age Requirements: 18+
Super Floater
Job Description: Assist the Front of House and Volunteer Coordinator as an experienced Circus Juventas volunteer. Help answer questions when FoH and VC are busy, fill in for shorted volunteer roles, check around the Big Top for needs, be a super floater volunteer Swiss Army Knife!
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show and stay through the end of intermission. (May be asked to fill in for a role that stays until the end of the show)
Work Location: Front of House as “homebase” but may float to different areas
Number of Volunteers Needed: 1
Qualifications:
- Must be knowledgeable about Circus Juventas shows and procedures to be able to properly help answer guest questions.
- Must have experience in a few different volunteer roles to be able to fill in as needed.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and walk to different areas of the Big Top comfortably.
- Must be willing to assist with a variety of Front of House tasks such as cleaning or guest services, to best support CJ staff and other volunteers.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show to help prepare for guest arrival.
- Volunteer Coordinator will check in day of if there are any shorted positions to step into, if so, Super Floater volunteer will refer to that role’s description page and fill in
- If no shorted roles, start at Front of House to help answer guest questions, direct volunteers, performers, or guests to the right areas, and help Staff to address other guest needs
- Occasionally float around the Big Top to check on different volunteer roles or guest experience needs, Super Floater steps in to help or relays information back to Volunteer Coordinator
Training: Circus Juventas will provide all training for this role day-of, however, being familiar with Circus Juventas is required to properly fulfill the job requirement.
Dress Requirements: All Black is required in case Floater needs to fill in backstage.
Age Requirements: 18+
Ticket Scanning
Job Description: Scan guest tickets with digital scanning machines at the door. Once the show begins, help tidy the bathrooms before intermission.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show and stay until bathroom tasks are completed at the beginning of the show.
Work Location: Front of House
Number of Volunteers Needed: 3
Qualifications:
- Be comfortable learning and using the digital ticket scanner.
- Be able to arrive on time, before doors open.
- Be able to carry light objects, such as toilet paper and paper towel packs.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.5 hours before showtime and become acquainted with the ticket scanning device.
- Scan guests’ tickets as they arrive, paying close attention to the date and time of the guest’s ticket.
- Refer any ticket complications to the Box Office to figure out the issue.
- Once the show begins, use the cleaning key set to replace any used up toilet paper, paper towels, soap packets, and menstrual products in the bathroom (if possible, men will be assigned to the men’s room and women will be assigned to the women’s room).
- Take out paper towel trash in the bathrooms and replace the bags, check in with Volunteer Coordinator or Box Office once this is completed.
Training: Circus Juventas will provide all training for this role day-of.
Dress Requirements: None.
Age Requirements: 16+
Usher
Job Description: Help keep guests and performers safe by managing crowding and foot traffic, as well as escorting guests to and from their seats.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show for MANDATORY Usher training, and stay through the end of the show.
Work Location: Center Ring
Number of Volunteers Needed: 8 – 10
Qualifications:
- Must be able to stand on concrete or sit on steps for extended periods of time. Must also be able to get up from position quickly and on a moment’s notice.
- Be comfortable talking to and redirecting guests (including Circus parents) in the case of proper seat location, times to move, camera flashes, and general safety concerns.
- Be comfortable redirecting performers to return backstage if they are not supposed to be in the seating area.
- Must be diligent to watch the crowd for any sign of issues, rather than get distracted by the show. Safety always comes first.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show for MANDATORY training, led by an Usher Lead.
- Help direct guests to their correct seats and/or redirect guests from incorrect seats.
- Help maintain clear and safe walking paths, while avoiding rigging and performers.
- Be friendly and direct with guests and performers.
- Help redirect performers who are not supposed to be in the seating area (check with an Usher Lead first).
Training: Volunteers must arrive on time for the 30-minute Usher training held before the beginning of the show.
Dress Requirements: Must wear all black. Comfortable shoes and pants/leggings are strongly advised.
Age Requirements: 18+
Usher Lead
Job Description: Lead and manage Usher volunteers. Help keep guests and performers safe by managing crowding and foot traffic, as well as escorting guests to and from their seats.
Time Commitment: Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show to lead MANDATORY Usher training, and stay through the end of the show.
Work Location: Center Ring
Number of Volunteers Needed: 2
Qualifications:
- Must be able to stand on concrete or sit on steps for extended periods of time. Must also be able to get up from position quickly and on a moment’s notice.
- Be comfortable talking to and redirecting guests (including Circus parents) in the case of proper seat location, times to move, camera flashes, and general safety concerns.
- Be comfortable redirecting performers to return backstage if they are not supposed to be in the seating area.
- Must be diligent to watch the crowd for any sign of issues, rather than get distracted by the show. Safety always comes first.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive 1.5 hours before the start of the show to lead Usher training.
- Help direct guests to their correct seats and/or redirect guests from incorrect seats.
- Help maintain clear and safe walking paths, while avoiding rigging and performers.
- Be friendly and direct with guests and performers.
- Help redirect performers who are not supposed to be in the seating area.
Training: Leads are experienced volunteers who have been nominated by past volunteer leads.
Dress Requirements: Must wear all black. Comfortable shoes and pants/leggings are strongly advised.
Age Requirements: 18+
Performer Picnic Set Up
Job Description: Arrive at the end of intermission to help set up the pavilion for the performer picnic.
Time Commitment: Arrive at the end of intermission (about 1.5 hours after show start time) and stay through the end of the show.
Work Location: Circus Juventas Pavilion
Number of Volunteers Needed: 3-4
Qualifications:
- Ability to lift 30lbs preferred
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive at the end of intermission (about 1.5 hours after show start time) and check in with CJ Staff
- Help to set up furniture and food trays for the performer picnic
Training: Circus Juventas will provide all training for this role day-of.
Dress Requirements: No requirements, clothing suitable for the weather highly encouraged
Age Requirements: 18+
Performer Picnic Food Counter
Job Description: Arrive at the end of the show to help serve food at the performer picnic. Monitor food amounts during picnic, and help to clean up afterward.
Time Commitment: Arrive at the end of the show (about 3hours after show start time) and stay through the end of the picnic.
Work Location: Circus Juventas Pavilion
Number of Volunteers Needed: 3-4
Qualifications:
- Ability to lift 30lbs preferred
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Arrive at the end of the show (about 3 hours after show start time) and check in with CJ Staff
- Help to serve food to our performers and their families at the picnic, while following food safety guidelines
- Monitor the amounts of food on different trays and help to bring out more trays and consolidate food as needed
- Help to clean up at the end of the picnic
Training: Circus Juventas will provide all training for this role day-of.
Dress Requirements: No requirements, clothing suitable for the weather highly encouraged
Age Requirements: 18+
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16+ Roles
Arena Sales, Concessions Sales, Parking Lot, Ticket Scanning, Raffle Seller
18+ Roles
All 16+ Roles, and Arena Sales Lead, Box Office Lead, Concessions Lead, Costumes Lead, Costume Stitching, Curtain Monitor – Front of House, Rigging, Snack Table, Soundboard, Spotlights, Super Floater, Usher, Usher Lead, Performer Picnic Set Up, Performer Picnic Food Counter
21+ Roles
All 16+ and 18+ Roles, and Balcony/Suite Usher
Roles that Depart Around Intermission
Arena Sales, *Arena Sales Lead, Box Office Lead, Concessions Sales, Concessions Lead, Parking Lot, Raffle Seller, *Super Floater, Ticket Scanning
Roles that Depart After the Show
Costumes Lead, Costume Stitching, Curtain Monitor – Front of House, Rigging, **Snack Table, Soundboard, Spotlights, Usher, Usher Lead
Roles that Require Specific Training
Lead Roles, and Balcony/Suite Usher, Costume Stitching, Rigging, Soundboard, Spotlights
*Departure may vary based on show and volunteer’s preferences
**No responsibilities during show runtime