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Join our attractive and talented team of professionals
Join our attractive and talented team of professionals

San Diego Theatres employs over 200 San Diegans to assist in the management, marketing, operations and maintenance of the San Diego Civic Theatre in the heart of downtown and the historic Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter.

We welcome applications from outgoing, friendly, helpful, dependable individuals that posses the highest level of ethics and integrity. Our employees are part of a team that strives to provide exceptional theatre-going experiences to guests and outstanding service to our clients, patrons, contractors, and co-workers.

San Diego Theatres has extensive evening and weekend employment opportunities as well as some weekday, daytime shifts. For many of our employees, San Diego Theatres provides opportunities to work around other full or part-time positions or college class schedules. For others, working at the San Diego Civic Theatre and the historic Balboa Theatre provides an opportunity to be part of the vibrant San Diego performing arts scene. San Diego Theatre employees work in either or both venues as needed and assigned. These are paid positions that offer:

  • Hourly compensation
  • Flexible schedules
  • Evening & weekend hours
  • Discounted parking
  • Uniforms provided


Part-Time Positions - we continuously accept applications for the following positions, and interview as needed.

Housekeepers - Maintain the cleanliness and preparedness of the venues. Ensure guests and clients enjoy clean, safe, well-stocked and sanitary facilities. Starting pay: $9.25/hour

Public Safety Representatives - Responsible for greeting guests, assisting with directions, patrolling the facilities and grounds, providing basic first aid and prevention/response to disturbances. Provide protection, security and safety for San Diego Theatres' clients, guests, property and facilities. Starting pay: $9.55/hour

Ushers - Welcome, greet, direct, and seat guests. Verify tickets and seat locations, distribute programs, and generally assist guests in their theatre-going experience. Starting pay: $9.10/hour

Additional Openings:

Position/Title Job Type Closing Date
Bartender Part-Time Open Until Filled
Concession Stand Worker Part-Time Open Until Filled
Housekeeper - Part Time Part-Time Open Until Filled
Kitchen Helper / Steward Part-Time Open Until Filled

How to Apply:

Applications and résumés are accepted for open positions only. To apply for an open position, you may download an application and then submit it by mail or email. A résumé will be accepted in the screening process in lieu of an application. However, if invited for an interview, a completed application will be required.

Download Application here [PDF]

To apply for a position, you may submit a completed application (pdf) or résumé (Microsoft Word documents only) to hr@sandiegotheatres.org. Please include the title of the position in the subject line of your email.

Applications and résumés may also be mailed or faxed to:

San Diego Theatres
ATTN: Human Resources
1100 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
FAX: (619) 615-4001

Employment Applications must be submitted by email, mail or fax only. Applications should not be delivered in-person.

All applications and résumés for open positions are reviewed. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by phone. Interviews for open positions are scheduled periodically, and may be several weeks following receipt of applications.

Individuals tentatively selected for employment will be subject to a background check and a post-offer drug screening.

Most San Diego Theatres job positions are represented by a collective bargaining agreement. If working in a represented position, union-related shift fees may apply.

San Diego Theatres is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from minority, female, veteran, and disabled applicants, and provides a drug-free workplace.

Ticketing: 619-570-1100 | Administration: 619-615-4000 | Location: 1100 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Civic Theatres