Job Opportunities
Join Our Team
The Bryce Jordan Center offers an array of job opportunities. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling and are an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants may apply online or view the listings below to see our current job vacancies.
AT THE BRYCE JORDAN CENTER, WE ARE…
- Central PA’s premier entertainment facility located on the campus of Penn State University.
- An award-winning venue. The Bryce Jordan Center is a multi-year Prime Site Facilities and Destinations award winner. We have been nominated for Arena of the Year and were ranked #2 for university venues in world-wide ticket sales in 2018 by Pollstar.
- Penn State employees with amazing benefits (see below)
- Home to Penn State Men’s and Women’s Division I Basketball as well as some of the best names in live entertainment. Bryce Jordan Center Celebrates 25 Years
Part-Time Job Opportunities
Click to apply online for part-time opportunities.
Current part-time job opportuntities include:
Door Guard
Door Guards direct patrons away from unauthorized areas, organize patrons in orderly lines outside gates, conduct entry screenings outside gates and are responsible for knowing and enforcing building policies.
Facility Operations
The Bryce Jordan Center is looking for individuals responsible for performing work as needed to clean, maintain and prepare for events at the facility. Duties include skilled and semi-skilled tasks, which often require heavy lifting and a high degree of physical exertion. Typical duties include: Participate in all aspects of the conversion process in preparation for events. Duties may include setting up and tearing down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, tables, other furnishings and equipment. Perform varies duties to ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility are met. These include but, are not limited to loading/unloading delivery trucks, transporting trash and waste to proper disposal area and replenishing supplies. Assist with pre/post event cleaning and janitorial tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, washing, stripping, carpet cleaning, window washing and waxing. Report irregularities, discrepancies, safety or damage concerns or loss of property promptly to Supervisor. Other duties may be assigned. Work hours are various depending on the event schedule including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed. Typical schedules are from 10:30pm to 7am, for 3rd shift and 2nd shift start times vary from mid-morning to 2PM. Schedules are typically provided a month in advance. We are looking for individuals who: Have knowledge of practices related to cleaning and maintaining a facility, event set up, and proper use and care of hand/power tools. Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Follow all policies/procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations, and emergency procedures established at the facility. Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively. Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results. Work both independently and as part of a team. Maintain an effective working relationship with guests, employees, exhibitors, and others encountered in the course of employment. Remain Flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
Food & Beverage
The Food & Beverage Department runs the Concession Stands during all events and provides Catering for backstage, meeting rooms, receptions, socials, etc.
Guest Relations & VIP Services
Guest & VIP Services answer/address patron questions/concerns, address all ADA concerns (wheelchairs, boxes, etc.), collect and store lost and found items.
This position is currently filled, please check back later for availability or see our many other part-time positions currently hiring.
Merchandise
The Merchandise Department is responsible for selling tee shirts, programs and other novelty items for concerts, checking inventory, stocking sales locations, and setting up displays. This Staff is also accountable for proper use of cash handling procedures, receipts and credit card machines. Excellent customer service and communications skills. The hours are normally early afternoon through event end.
Stage Crew
The Stage Department is responsible for the set up and tear down of all live entertainment events presented at the BJC. This staff will work directly with touring personnel to assist in setup and tear down of events. The hours are normally early morning/daytime for a show setup (load in) and late evening immediately following an event for tear down (load out). Excellent teamwork, attention to detail, and punctuality is required.
Ticket Office Sales Agent
Responsibilities include becoming familiar with multiple venue seating layouts to assist customers in choosing their seats, use of ticketing software, cash handling, credit card processing and assisting customers by telephone.
Ticket Taker
Ticket Takers are one of the very first team members that our guests meet as they enter for their event. Ticket Takers will greet every guest as they enter the doors, assist in our touchless ticket scanners and direct patrons toward their seats. For student shows and tickets, they are responsible for checking student IDs. Ticket Takers will also assist in answering and addressing guest’s questions and concerns.
Usher
Ushers greet every patron and ask to help them find their seats. They seat patrons in their ticketed seats, maintain clear aisles, and help ensure patrons’ safety.
Full-Time Job Opportunities
Maintenance Worker Utility
The Bryce Jordan Center is searching for a full-time Maintenance Worker Utility to join our team.
Responsibilities for the Maintenance Worker Utility include but are not limited to:
- Operate various types of scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing equipment such as scrubbing machine, vacuum, wet-dry pick-up machine, etc., and hand tools, as required
- Sweep, scrub, strip, seal, wax, and shampoo various types of floors and floor coverings and furniture
- Remove, replace incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, shades and covers (all from permanent fixtures), venetian and roller blinds, window screens, wall hangings, etc.
- Remove accumulated waste and debris from buildings, as required
- Remove, move and/or relocate furniture, equipment, supplies and construction materials, unload incoming materials and move to storage locations. Wash windows, wall sections, floor to ceiling, ceilings, venetian and roller blinds, light fixtures, window screens, etc.
- Assist in set up and clean up of chairs, tables, stages, platforms, bleachers, lecterns, etc., at various campus locations for banquets, plays, and other scheduled events
- Remove debris from walks and driveways; rake and remove leaves; pick up paper and other debris
- Operate motor vehicle to transport materials, equipment and personnel between building work sites
- Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition; report unusual conditions to supervisor
- Shovel snow and chop ice; spread cinders, sand and other anti-skid materials on walks and driveways using small power and/or hand tools, as required
Job Requirements
- Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Up to 3 months of effective experience.
Note: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER`S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
MORE REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM…
- Health Insurance Insurance | PSU Human Resources
- Medical, Vision, Dental and Prescriptive Drug
- Options for Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
- Retirement and Company Match Retirement | PSU Human Resources
- State Retirement and TIAA plans
- Tuition Discount Tuition Discount | PSU Human Resources
- 75% off for employee, spouse and/or dependent children up to age 26
- Paid Time Off Time Off | PSU Human Resources
- 5 weeks PTO in addition to University/Federal holidays and winter break
- Extra Benefits Discounts | PSU Human Resources
- Discounts with local businesses (computers, insurance, moving, hotels, etc.)
BUILDING A CAREER AND A LIFE AT PENN STATE…
- Penn State is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by the Time Higher Education University Rankings, the Center for World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities: This is Penn State | Penn State (psu.edu)
- Penn State is also committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just University: Diversity Resources — Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity (psu.edu)