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
There are no administrative roles to be filled at this time.
Facility
Posting coming soon for:
Custodian
Patron Services
Postings coming soon for:
Patron Service Associates
Bartenders
House Managers
Production
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
Floor Manager
Northlight Theatre is seeking a Floor Manager for hourly employment for all of our 5-show season or on a show-by-show basis, September 2026 through July 2027. Working under the supervision of the Production Manager and Stage Manager, the Floor Manager is responsible for the general maintenance and organization of all Northlight backstage areas, for functioning as run crew on each show in a variety of capacities, and completing light maintenance tasks in carpentry, properties, and paint at the Theatre and Scene Shop as requested.
Qualifications: Previous run crew and stage carpentry experience required. Rigging experience is a plus.
Compensation: $22 per hour, with eligibility for overtime pay and earned paid time off.
A full job description can be found here.
How to Apply: Accepting resumes, immediately. Send resume to the attention of Production Manager Emily Kneer, via email at humanresources@northlight.org. No phone calls, please.
Wardrobe
Northlight Theatre is seeking Wardrobe Run Crew for hourly employment for all of our 5-show season or on a show-by-show basis, September 2026 through July 2027. Working under the supervision of the Production Manager, Costume Supervisor, and Stage Manager, Wardrobe is responsible for running all costume shifts, quick changes, and handoffs during each performance. This person is responsible for doing all show laundry at the facility, and maintains all wardrobe pieces throughout the run, in coordination with the Costume
Supervisor.
Qualifications: Previous experience required. Wig maintenance experience is a plus.
Compensation: Compensation is hourly at $22 per hour, with eligibility for overtime pay and earned paid leave.
A full job description can be found here.
How to Apply: Accepting applications immediately. Please send your resume to the attention of Costume Supervisor Hannah Compton, via email at humanresources@northlight.org. No phone calls, please.
Production Assistant
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.