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
Company Management Assistant
Working under the supervision of the General Manager, this position will assist with contract administration; travel, housing and entertainment arrangements; calendars and contact lists; and provide general administrative support as needed.
Qualifications: Fluency in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel required. Outgoing, organized, and calm under pressure, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach. This person must show initiative and have strong written and oral communication skills. Must be able to manage time effectively. Must have valid drivers’ license and access to vehicle. Must be able to lift 20+lbs.
Schedule and Compensation: 16 hours/week at $18/hour.
A full job description can be found here.
How to Apply: Qualified candidates should submit an email to humanresources@northlight.org. Please include a cover letter, resume and three listed references saved as a PDF and label your files using the format [FirstName]_[LastName]_Resume. No phone calls please. Applications requested by 10/2/26, though they will be accepted until the job is filled.
Facility
Custodians
Northlight welcomes resumes from custodians. Please send resumes to:
humanresources@northlight.org
Human Resources
Northlight Theatre
1012 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Custodian
Working under the supervision of the Facility Manager, Custodians are responsible for general custodial duties, building opening and closing procedures, light maintenance tasks, and other responsibilities within Northlight’s new theatre and office spaces in Evanston.
A full job description can be found here.
Qualifications: The Custodian must be able to follow a schedule of set tasks and coordinate with others. Additionally, an ability to read and interpret safety labels, written instructions, and diagrams is required. This position will require crouching, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. It would be preferred (but not required) that the Custodian possess a mobile smartphone with the ability to download and access maintenance-related information via a mobile app and company email. Experience with theatrical spaces/live venues is preferred. Facility, Custodial, Janitorial or related experience is preferred but not required.
Compensation & Hours: Compensation is hourly at $18 per hour, with eligibility for overtime pay and earned paid leave. Weekend hours vary depending on facility needs; applicants must be available to work weekends.
How to Apply: Qualified candidates should submit an email to humanresources@northlight.org. Please include a cover letter, resume and three listed references saved as a PDF and label your files using the format [FirstName]_[LastName]_Resume. No phone calls please. Applications requested by 10/2/26, though they will be accepted until the job is filled.
Patron Services
There are no patron services roles open at this time. Please check back for opportunities at a later date.
Production
Technical Director
Working under the supervision of the Production Manager, the Technical Director is responsible for insuring that the best possible product goes on stage through implementing all scenic technical requirements within the pre-established budget parameters. The Technical Director is also responsible for the management of the Northlight Scene Shop.
Qualifications: Must be an able carpenter/welder with excellent management, supervisory, and communication skills. Able to evaluate designer’s drawings, cost out productions, drafting skills (manual and computer), rigging skills, and labor/time estimates. Must be able to manage active scene shop including budgeting, bidding, and administrative duties. Valid driver’s license, able to drive 25’ truck. Knowledge of CNC routing, electronics, hydraulics, and automation/motor controls a plus. Flexibility to work a fluctuating schedule required.
Schedule: This position is onsite at the Scene Shop (7301 St Louis Ave Skokie, IL 60076), the Theatre (1012 Church Street, Evanston IL 60201), as well as additional locations as assigned.
Compensation: Salary range of $53,000 to $57,000.
A full job description can be found here.
How to Apply: Qualified candidates should submit an email to humanresources@northlight.org. Please include a cover letter, resume, and three listed references saved as a PDF and label your files using the format [FirstName] [LastName] Resume. No phone calls, please. Applications requested by 10/2/26, though they will be accepted until the job is filled.
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
1012 Church Street
Evanston, IL 60201
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.
The Northlight Youth Council, or NLYC, is a free program at Northlight Theatre for passionate Chicagoland teens in grades 9 through 12 who are looking for professional experiences and a chance to explore their creativity.
NLYC engages young adults in a variety of student-driven opportunities. 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.
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.