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Applications will be reviewed until a position is filled. Applicants will not be contacted individually to confirm receipt of materials. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No calls or in-person visits, please. General inquiries or applications may be sent to [email protected].
BARD COLLEGE HUMAN RESOURCESYear-Round Positions
Building Operations Assistant & Fire Panel Watch
OVERVIEW
The Building Operations Assistant & Fire Panel Watch staff’s primary responsibility is assisting Building Operations at the Fisher Center at Bard. The secondary responsibilities of the Building Operations Assistant & Fire Panel Watch staff include overseeing the fire panel during specific theatrical productions when the fire panel is scheduled to be disabled. This role reports to Carmine Covelli, Facilities Operations and Safety Manager.
This is a part-time, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position, paid hourly at a rate range of $18–21/hr, depending on experience, and beginning as soon as possible. Hours will vary depending on Building Operations coverage needs and firewatch scheduling. This position will require working nights and weekends.Â
RESPONSIBILITIES
BUILDING OPERATIONS ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a fill-in for full-time Building Operations personnel in the oversight and provision of building services.
- Inform the Facilities Operations and Safety Manager of building maintenance requests and custodial-related matters at the site.
- Ensure doors and windows are secure before the building is locked and armed for the night.
- Be in contact with college security personnel to arm or disarm the alarm system as needed.Â
- Assist various departments with event set-ups of folding tables, chairs, etc.
- Assist parking staff with visibility vests, wands, vehicle keys, and radios.
- Complete employee training as required.
FIRE PANEL WATCH RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be in contact with the fire panel company and college security personnel at the start and end of your shift to inform them when the fire panel will be disabled/enabled during theatrical productions.
- Disable/enable the building fire alarm panel at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Actively monitor the panel for alarm triggers for the entire duration of your shift. Â
- Report any alarm triggers to Building Operations immediately, contributing to investigating the cause as need be.Â
- Be in contact with Building Operations staff at all times during your shift.
- Be in radio contact at all times during your shift.
- Fill out any necessary spreadsheets and documents outlining your fire panel shift, including disable/enable times and any fire safety events that occurred during your shift. Â
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of inclusive excellence, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
Required QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a phone and be comfortable making calls and/or sending and receiving text messages.Â
- Must be able to read and write in English.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance and fire safety.Â
- Basic knowledge of computers for record keeping, such as timesheets, work orders, calendaring, data entry, etc.
- Ability to work with diverse constituencies in a bustling performance arts venue.
Working Conditions
- Ability to walk comfortably up several flights of stairs.Â
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact [email protected].Â
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Finance and Administration Associate
OVERVIEW
The Finance and Administration (F&A) Associate’s primary responsibilities are to support the day-to-day activities of the financial, human resources, and administrative functions of the Fisher Center. The F&A Associate will report to the Director of Finance and Administration and will work to support all the other departments at the Fisher Center and work closely with other departments at Bard College.
This is a full-time, hourly position, benefits-eligible position, non-exempt (overtime-eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $24–$27, depending on experience level.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Â
- Help maintain accounting resource spreadsheets in support of all FC departments
- Help maintain the F&A guidebook
- Conduct financial research and generate reports as needed with the Director of F&A
- Assist the Director of F&A with ongoing financial data clean-up and reconciliations
- Create and submit journal entries to correct or properly allocate budget expenses or income
- Allocate corporate credit card expenses and complete monthly credit card reconciliations
- Help manage the payee tracking data system and all Accounts Payable (A/P)
- A/P: check incoming mail for physical bills/invoices
- A/P: generate check requests
- A/P: handle artist reimbursements and cash advance reconciliations for FC staff
- A/P: submit payment requests in campus mail or in person at the Bard Business Office
- A/P: communicate with vendors about the status of payments as needed
- A/P: retrieve and mail checks to artists and vendors on a weekly basis
- A/P: work with all departments to ensure contracts and invoices are set up for payment
- Troubleshoot and help with employee paperwork/timesheet issues
- Support staff and artists to help resolve issues with payroll systems
- Assist with payments/tax documents for foreign nationals
- Work with the F&A team to determine and apply appropriate account codes for recurring and one-off events
- Update the Chart of Accounts as needed and communicate with Bard College Budget Office about Chart of Accounts issues
- Generate invoices for accounts receivable (A/R)
- A/R: File checks and incoming wires with the Bard College Budget Office, providing proper account codes for allocation
- Order office supplies as needed
- Facilitate domestic and international shipping
- Help manage Amazon Business, Wayfair, American Printing and Office Supplies, PayPal, E-Z Pass, FedEx accounts, and others
- Pay and allocate FedEx invoices, dispute/resolve errant charges
- Assist with HR tasks as neededÂ
- Other projects as assigned
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of inclusive excellence, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
QUALIFICATIONS
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EXPERIENCE
- 2–3 years of professional administrative experienceÂ
- Financial literacy and accounting experience
- Familiarity with complex data management and systems implementation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency with Google Sheets, Team Drives, and Documents
- Excellent communication skills and superior attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Strong problem-solving and creative solution-making skills
- Solid time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and flexibility to pivot in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well both independently and closely with other team membersÂ
- AirTable familiarity is a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a financial or administrative support position in a college or performing arts setting
- Previous bookkeeping experienceÂ
- An undergraduate, pre-professional, or equivalent experience in accounting and/or a related field is preferred but not required
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Fast-paced, professional environment with a balance of self-driven and supervisor-directed tasks
- While some tasks can be performed remotely, this role will require on-site presence at the Fisher Center for meetings, on-campus administrative tasks, performances, and events
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact [email protected].Â
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Seasonal Positions
Front of House Staff
OVERVIEW
Front of House (FOH) staff are part of the Audience Services team and help create the first impression guests have when attending performances. We seek to create an accessible, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all our guests and staff.Â
The Front of House team is made up of Ushers, Parking Attendants, and Golf Cart Drivers. All report to the House Manager or Parking Coordinator—depending on who is the assigned lead for a performance—and work closely with the box office team, production team, and other Fisher Center staff members.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position from June 25, 2025 until August 17, 2025. FOH team members are paid hourly at a rate of $15.50/hour.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Indoor Staff • Ushers/Ticket Takers/Greeters/Will CallÂ
Ushers and Ticket Takers are responsible for the comfort and assistance of audience members. They are assigned a variety of tasks, including taking tickets, greeting audience members, directing audience members to their seats, being assigned to will call, assisting guests with accessibility challenges, and handling a variety of customer service requests.Â
Outdoor Staff • Parking Attendants
Parking Attendants maintain order and safety on the roads and in the parking lots. Parking Attendants are assigned a variety of tasks, including directing traffic, giving directions, and monitoring crosswalks. Safety vests, light sticks, and walkie-talkies are provided.Â
Outdoor Staff • Golf Cart Drivers
Drivers are responsible for running our complimentary golf cart service for limited-mobility patrons. Drivers must have held a driver’s license for a minimum of one year, and must complete the Bard Driver certification process, which includes an online course and an in-person road test. Drivers are paid for time spent getting certified and are reimbursed for all certification fees. Drivers must be at least 16 years old.Â
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of inclusive excellence, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
QUALIFICATIONS
A Front of House staff member must have customer service experience, a superior attention to detail, and a passion for the arts. They must possess a positive work attitude, enjoy interacting with people, and be able to work nights and weekend hours.
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply Now
Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact [email protected].Â
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders.
Learn MoreABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Parking Captain
OVERVIEW
Front of House (FOH) staff are part of the Audience Services team and help create the first impression guests have when attending performances. We seek to create an accessible, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all our guests and staff.Â
This position resides on the outdoor branch of the Front of House team and reports directly to the Parking Coordinator.Â
This is a part-time, non-exempt position from June 18th, 2025, until August 17th, 2025. FOH team members are paid hourly at a rate of $16–18/hr.
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Parking Captain to join our team. The Parking Captain will help oversee the daily operations of parking facilities throughout the campus during events at the Fisher Performing Arts Center, including helping supervise staff, enforcing parking regulations, communicating with the Box Office, and ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of traffic and parking throughout the Bard College Campus.
This role involves assisting patrons in parking their vehicles before performances, managing available parking, and communicating with the Parking Coordinator, Golf Cart Drivers, and Parking Attendants. This position requires standing for extended periods throughout the workday. At times, this position will also be responsible for managing the aforementioned roles, as well as helping to support the Parking Coordinator in the overall operational strategy of the Fisher Center and overflow parking lots.
Duties for the Parking Captain will include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain a safe environment for patrons, artists. staff and students.Â
- Directly support the Parking Coordinator in matters of daily operations of the Fisher Center and delivering the parking and shuttling strategy for SummerScape 2025.
- Provide administrative support to help manage and maintain the outdoor team.
- At times, expected to directly oversee and manage the outdoor team.
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and helpful manner. Directing them safely to appropriate/available parking spots.Â
- Communicating which parking spots are available, which spots are full, and being able to adjust to any overflow parking needs accurately and efficiently.
- Communicate with Golf Cart drivers about any needs for accessible patrons.Â
- Participate in inventory counts of vehicles during ingress and egress of performances at the Fisher Center.
- Follow company policies and procedures. Including safety policies.Â
- This role requires standing for extended periods throughout the workday.
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of inclusive excellence, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED Skills
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be safety conscious.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.Â
- Be able to communicate efficiently with a radio/walkie-talkie.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.Â
- Required to become a Bard Certified Driver (Fisher Center will cover the costs of certification)
A Front of House staff member must have customer service experience, a superior attention to detail, and a passion for the arts. They must possess a positive work attitude, enjoy interacting with people, and be able to work nights and weekend hours.
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply Now
Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We are hiring two Parking Captains.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact [email protected].Â
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.