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Artist Hospitality

Overview:
PTG Live Events, LLC, more commonly known as The Pabst Theater Group, is a multi-faceted entertainment organization that hosts over 600 live events annually across six venues in downtown Milwaukee: Pabst Theater, Riverside Theater, Miller High Life Theatre, Turner Hall Ballroom, The Fitzgerald, and the occasional offsite event/show. The Pabst Theater Group is dedicated to providing top-notch hospitality to world-class artists and patrons alike. This is a union-represented position in collective bargaining.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

● Set up, break down, and attend to catering service(s)

● Set up and prepare dressing rooms according to the rider and instructions of the DOS manager

● Clean and break down dressing rooms at end of show

● Laundry

● Dishes

● Operate elevator

● Furniture and supply set up and tear down of dining room, dressing rooms, and prep areas

● Cleaning and sanitation as needed throughout shift

● Select and play appropriate music for tour’s backstage listening pleasure

● Ensure refreshments are replenished throughout the day for barista, production and touring crew

● Well versed in the food prepared by the kitchen team

● May be required to prepare basic food platters per rider requirements and requests

● Acting as a brand ambassador for PTG

● Prepare and distribute stock for tour buses. This includes but is not limited to; bags of ice, bagged meals, etc.

● Shop out riders per management request

● Other responsibilities and duties, as assigned by management, to ensure effective utilization of company resources and to ensure customer satisfaction

 

Qualifications:

● High School Degree or equivalent

● Applicants must be 21 years of age or older

● Great communication and customer service experience

● Outgoing personality and professionalism with customers

● Excellent organization and time management

● Must be available to work multiple shifts per week; weekend and evening availability strongly preferred

● Must be okay working in loud conditions as well as some heavy lifting

● Cash handling skills

● Hours are part-time and can vary dramatically week to week - the perfect job for students, or those who already have another full or part-time job

● Interest, degree track, or participation in any facet of the live music or entertainment industry a plus, but not required

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Box Office Clerk

Overview

PTG Live Events, LLC, more commonly known as The Pabst Theater Group, is a multi-faceted

entertainment organization that hosts over 600 live events annually across six venues in

downtown Milwaukee: Pabst Theater, Riverside Theater, Miller High Life Theatre, Turner Hall

Ballroom, The Vivarium and The Fitzgerald. The Pabst Theater Group is dedicated to providing top-notch hospitality to world-class artists and patrons alike.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Sell tickets, process ticket exchanges or refunds in person at the box office window or by phone.
  • Answer customer service inquiries whether in person at the box office window, over the phone or via email.
  • Process/package tickets to be shipped or held for will call.
  • Update, organize and clean Marquee tiles.
  • Cash handling and daily deposit reconciliation.
  • Complete special projects as needed.
     

Qualifications:

  • High school degree or GED required.
  • One year of customer service, ticket sales, or clerical related work.
  • Cash handling experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, Google suite and other related computer skills required.
  • Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
  • Strong sense of team and ability to work collaboratively with others.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and occasional holidays.

Job Location:  Any of our six Milwaukee locations.

Schedule: Variable.  Includes nights and weekends.

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Security Staff

About Us:

The Pabst Theater Group (PTG Live Events LLC) in Milwaukee Wisconsin is seeking an individual for their Event Management team for operation in its venues: The Pabst Theater, Riverside Theater, Turner Hall Ballroom and the Fitzgerald, as well as outside events promoted by the organization. Responsibilities for this position include communicating directions, enforcing parking permits and venue rules, acting as a greeter to PTG’s venues, controlling venue access for artists, staff, and patrons.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly independent, efficient communicator and a strong team player with the energy and professionalism to handle any situation our business inherently encounters.

Event security or staffing experience is helpful, but is not a must for the position.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Access control to both interior and exterior locations in all venues
  • Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points. 
  • Investigates security breaches, incidents, and other alarming behavior. 
  • Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
  • Checking credentials and screening individuals entering venues
  • Assisting tours and production staff with parking and street management logistics
  • Assist Event Operations and Production teams with other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications for this position include:

  • Community-minded individuals encouraged
  • Proven experience as security guard/officer
  • Helpful, courteous attitude
  • Critical thinker with good problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a range of people from different backgrounds
  • Experience training employees
  • Knowledge and interest in popular culture and live entertainment
  • Other general qualities would include strong work ethic and organizational skills, ability to work autonomously and strong analytical thinking skills
  • The position requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough or difficult surfaces, and recurring stooping.
  • The position may require specific, but common physical characteristics and abilities, such as mobility and dexterity.

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Street Team - Volunteer

Overview
PTG Live Events, LLC, more commonly known as The Pabst Theater Group, is a multi-faceted entertainment organization that hosts over 600 live events annually across five venues in downtown Milwaukee: Pabst Theater, Riverside Theater, Turner Hall Ballroom, Miller High Life Theatre and The Vivarium. The Pabst Theater Group is dedicated to providing top notch hospitality to world-class artists and patrons alike.Street Team members are responsible for distributing promotional materials (flyers/posters) at various locations, venues, and events around the Milwaukee area. This is an unpaid position based out of Downtown Milwaukee.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Pick up flyers at designated pickup location(s)
  • Distribute flyers at locations on designated route(s) and other areas as assigned
  • Take photos of flyers/posters at these designated locations
  • Capture cell phone videos at Pabst Theater Group shows

Qualifications:

  • Must have a reliable method of transportation
  • Must have a reliable smartphone with HD and/or 4K video capabilities (most phones within the past 3-5 years)
  • Must be eager to talk to people about live music/events and willing to approach and interact with people they may not know
  • Must be available for 2-3 hours each month to complete designated route during local business hours of operation
  • Proficient communication skills
  • Willing to travel to various parts of the Milwaukee area
  • Prior street team experience is preferred, but not required
  • Passion for live music, culture, and social media
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position. However, if accepted onto the street team, you will have access to free tickets for shows at Riverside Theater, Pabst Theater, Miller High Life Theatre, Turner Hall Ballroom, and the Vivarium based on ticket availability

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to employment@ptglive.com. Include “Street Team Member” in the subject line of the email. Brief interviews will be conducted in-person at our office located in downtown Milwaukee.

General Inquiries

For all other inquiries email employment@ptglive.com or write to:

  • Attn: Human Resources
    Pabst Theater Group
    710 N. Plankinton Ave | Suite 900
    Milwaukee WI 53203

Due to a high volume of applicants, we may not respond to every inquiry at the time it is submitted.

However, we will keep all resumes on file and may reach out for an interview when there is a future opening.

All employees must be fully vaccinated.

 

Pabst Theater Group is an equal opportunity employer.

The equal employment opportunity policy of Pabst Theater Group (PTG) provides for a
fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless
of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic
information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. PTG hires and
promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
PTG reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to
receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job,
unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This
applies to all applicants and employees.

PTG also provides a work environment in which each employee can be productive and
work to the best of his, her or their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere
of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all individuals
in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual
respect by and for all employees and applicants.