Chair Rental Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Chair Rental Sales Associate

Department: Festival Shop (Marketing & Communications)

Reports To: Manager of Retail Operations

Range: $15.75-$18.00/hr, non-exempt (commensurate with experience)

Company Description

At Ravinia, we believe in the transformative power of shared, live-music moments and their ability to inspire individuals, strengthen communities, and foster a more connected world.

Beyond presenting outstanding performances by the world’s greatest musicians, our mission as a not-for-profit organization is to develop broader, more diverse audiences and performers in the music industry with our Reach Teach Play® community engagement and education programs, our Steans Institute’s collaborative and experiential artistic training programs, and more. Together, Ravinia’s initiatives serve tens of thousands of students, families, and emerging professional musicians.

Our 36-acre park is home to North America’s longest-running outdoor music festival and its most artistically diverse. Over 100 different events, featuring a mix of classical, rock, pop, jazz, R&B, indie, and country performers, make up a typical summer season across our open-air and indoor stages, including the annual residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Position Summary:

As a Sales Associate for Ravinia’s Chair Rental, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the daily sales and customer relations of the on-site chair rental operation. You will have countless opportunities to engage with patrons and help create a welcoming Ravinia experience.

• Ring up sales for chair rentals

• Stock, clean, and organize chairs and tables for concert rental

• Carry and set up chairs and tables for parties, groups, and individuals

• Collect un-returned chairs and tables

• Clean, organize and restock rental chair storage and sale areas daily

• Sell light up novelties on the lawn on  busy nights

• High School or equivalent work experience

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work in teams or independently

• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

• Available to work evening hours on weekdays and weekends  

• All Ravinia employees must be at least 16 years of age 

• The Ravinia season runs from June to September. Priority in hiring will be given to applicants who are available to work the entire season.

• Preparation and hiring begin May 12th, part-time & full-time hours are available

• This position has prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

• It requires mostly afternoon/evening hours. Applicants must be available for both weekday and weekend hours.

Ravinia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Ravinia strongly believes that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our success. We strive to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees. Ravinia does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals of all identities and abilities to apply.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.