Accessibility Services Assistant (part-time)

The Accessibility Services Assistant will act as the first point of contact for accessible patrons.
Will support the FOH team as Head Usher, when available, and not addressing the accessible
needs of patrons.
Pay Rate: $21/hr - $84 per 4 hr. block

Responsibilities include:

• Act as the manual pusher for the GalaPro app on a nightly basis for the duration of each
  production run.

• Act as Head Usher under the supervision of House Manager, when not addressing
  accessibility needs of patrons.

• Communicate with Audience Services Manager regarding accessibility issues or concerns
  not addressed at performance.

• Confer with Audience Services Manager to ensure any script changes are updated in the
  GalaPro app, when necessary.

• Ensure assistive technology, such as tablets and headphones are operational and checked-
  out and in per FOH policy.

• Provide a nightly list of patrons that check out devices and/or utilize accessible offerings.

• Relay feedback regarding accessibility services to the Audience Services Manager, as
  needed.

The part-time schedule coincides with all post-open (and extension) performances of each
production. 4 hours on weeknights and two 4-hour shifts on weekend with a break in between shows.

Will work with Audience Services Manager to ensure knowledge of accessibility standards,
various assistive technologies trends, best practices, and requirements are understood and always practiced.

High Level of awareness of disability related issues with respect Playwrights Horizons
accessibility offerings.