Program Assistant Application Form

Welcome to the Program Assistant application. Please refer back to the job description and follow all directions carefully. If you have any questions during the application process, feel free to email Ellen Lewis (Director of Visitor Services and Operations) at the email address below.

To apply, please fill out this application form and also send an email explaining your interest in The Children's Playhouse to Ellen Lewis at operationsmanager@goplayhouse.org. Only applications that are complete, including email with cover letter, will be considered. Applicants will be asked to complete a criminal background check if hired. Position open until filled.

NOTE: The Children's Playhouse is open year round. We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, and the 4th of July. We strive to accommodate requests for time off, but applicants must be willing to commit once scheduled. All candidates must be willing to work during college breaks.

All Playhouse interns and employees are also strongly encouraged, but not required, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, rsv, measles, and pertussis.

Once we receive this application, we will contact you to set up an interview. We will ask you to bring your resume and the names and contact information for three references to the interview.

Your Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Address

Street address, City, State

Cell Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

How did you find out about The Children's Playhouse?

Education

More information about education, i.e., relevant coursework, long term goals, etc.

Do you have reliable transportation?

We are open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:30-5 and Saturdays from 9:30-3:30. We have morning shifts and afternoon shifts. Program assistants generally come in 30 minutes before we open if working in the morning, and stay for an hour or so after we close if working in the afternoon. Although we are closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays, there are opportunities to do cleaning shifts and birthday parties on those days. Please list all days that you have 4 or more hours free, and list the hours you're available. NOTE: Include availability around holidays and school breaks. Preference given to applicants with more availability during breaks, and with flexibility.

How many hours per week are you looking for?

Please list last three jobs held. Please include name of employer, job title, length of employment, and reason for leaving.

Please list any other experience, volunteer or otherwise, that you think might be relevant to working at The Children's Playhouse. Experience with detailed cleaning and also working with children is helpful.

Do you have any prior experience with The Children's Playhouse? If so, please explain below.

Please list 3 professional references that are not relatives or friends. Include phone numbers and emails.