Opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, Northlight Theatre hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company’s mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Reflecting our commitment to be an inclusive and accessible employer, we welcome applications for all open positions from a diverse applicant pool that reflects our community and programming.
Administrative
Properties Supervisor/Production Coordinator
Northlight Theatre is now hiring a full-time, year-round Properties Supervisor/Production Coordinator. Working under the supervision of the Production Manager, the Properties Supervisor is responsible for the procurement, modification and/or construction, installation, and strike of all prop elements in coordination with the other production departments. They are responsible for optimizing the props stock, facilities, and resources, and for managing prop rentals. This position assists the Production Manager in supporting the Production Department. A full job description is available here.
Compensation: Compensation range is $44,000 to $47,000, competitive with prevailing compensation for similar positions within the non-profit performing arts industry, and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the applicant. This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid time off. Collaborative environment with close involvement with the art and artists.
How to Apply: As an equal opportunity employer, Northlight Theatre hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company’s mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status,
partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Reflecting our commitment to be an inclusive and accessible employer, we welcome applications for all open positions from a diverse applicant pool that reflects our community and programming.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume with relevant experience and three listed references via email to humanresources@northlight.org. Preference will be given to applications received by March 30, 2026. No phone calls, please.
Designers and Technicians
Northlight welcomes resumes from designers and technicians. For positions not specifically listed above, please send resumes to:
humanresources@northlight.org
Human Resources
Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60077
As an equal opportunity employer, Northlight Theatre hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company’s mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Reflecting our commitment to be an inclusive and accessible employer, we welcome applications for all open positions from a diverse applicant pool that reflects our community and programming.
Scenic Carpenters and Electricians
Northlight Theatre is continuously seeking theatrical carpenters and electricians for inclusion in our overhire pool. Pay commensurate with experience and local norms. Please send resume to Emily Kneer, Production Manager via email production@northlight.org. No calls please.
North Shore Center
The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, the facility in which Northlight is located, offers part-time positions in Box Office, Security, Operations, and Bartending. Visit their page for current opportunities.
Equity Principal Auditions for Northlight Theatre are scheduled annually through the Actors’ Equity Association. Specific scheduling and more information regarding our EPA auditions will be posted on the AEA website.
NLYC engages young adults in a variety of student-driven opportunities and allows them an up-close, inside look into the world of stage production. This program allows for members to attend Northlight Theatre performances, performances at other theaters, analyze and discuss the plays they see, meet professional working artists, participate in theatremaking workshops, and engage with their peers. NLYC members will not have to pay anything to participate in any of these activities.
Each summer, Northlight Theatre offers high school students a paid opportunity to get first hand experience at working in a professional theater office environment. Students will work with staff and better understand the day-to-day and back-end operations. Northlight will also provide opportunities for the students to interview staff to gain knowledge of various components of the organization.
Please note that this is not a performance opportunity. Students might be able to observe some rehearsal and attend a performance, but the scope of this opportunity does not include any actual acting.
Click here to fill out our 2025 application!
Youth Associates Sample Schedule 2024
June 24, 2024 – August 2, 2024
Tuesday – Friday
10:00am – 5:00pm (flexible)
approx. 16 hours per week
$16/hour
For any questions, please contact Senior Education Manager Abaigeal O’ Donnell at aodonnell@northlight.org.
Northlight Theatre does not accept unsolicited scripts. However, in an effort to support the local artistic community, we do accept unsolicited ten-page samples exclusively from writers living in Illinois. Before submitting material, we strongly encourage you to read our mission statement, research our production history, and/or see a production here in order to acquire a sense of Northlight’s interests and aesthetic.
To be considered, please send a letter of inquiry, a synopsis of your play, and a ten-page sample. All material must be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: submissions@northlight.org. You will receive an automatic electronic confirmation that we received your submission. If we would like to request the full script, we will contact you again. Thank you for your interest in Northlight Theatre.