Chautauqua Institution

The Dock Installer specializes in assembling, placing, and securing floating or fixed dock systems and conducting repairs on these docks at residential or commercial waterfront sites on Chautauqua Lake. Seasonal employment (summer).

The Crew Leader for Dock Installation provides working leadership and supervision for a crew specializing in assembling, placing, and securing floating or fixed dock systems and conducting repairs on these docks at residential or commercial waterfront sites on Chautauqua Lake. Seasonal Employment (s

Launder, presses and folds bedding, linens, uniforms, and other articles. Assists with laundry delivery. This is an entry-level position with no prior housekeeping experience required. Minor-friendly position; candidates must be at least 16-years of age or older. The Athenaeum Hotel is a historic fu

A working supervisor who is responsible for providing training and direction for the laundry staff. 1-3 years combined hotel and supervisor experience required. The Athenaeum Hotel is a historic full-service hotel. In addition to 150 rooms, this hotel hosts conferences and events and houses the Heir

Responsible for mid-level planning and directing food preparation. This will involve a large degree of supervising kitchen staff. Assists the Executive Chef with menu planning, inventory, and managing of supplies. 1-3 years combined Sous Chef education/experience required. The Heirloom Restaurant is

The Social Media and Channel Manager will lead the storytelling strategy across all Chautauqua Institution digital channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms. This role manages the day-to-day execution of social media, ensuring content is engaging,

The Culinary Extern will be responsible for assisting with and learning the processes and obligations of receiving products, special events, and operational aspects required of a chef in a high-end, fast-paced environment. This is an entry-level position with some prior culinary experience required.

Greet patrons, answer questions, and assist patrons locate merchandise. Preference is for individuals with polished customer service and/or interpersonal skills; no prior retail experience required. Minor-friendly position; candidate must be at least 17 years of age. The Chautauqua Store offers a cu

The Equity Stage Manager for new plays manages the rehearsal and performance process for CTC workshops (one week commitment). As a member of the production team, they are dedicated to making the production run smoothly and efficiently within the resources provided. 3-5 years combined production educ

Create a well-designed front page and section fronts with content generated by the reporting and photography staff. Candidates must hold or be working toward a degree in graphic design or visual communication or similar design experience in student media. The Chautauquan Daily is a 10-to-32-page bro

The Arts Marketing Content Coordinator is a seasonal member of the Marketing and Communications team, supporting Chautauqua’s Theater and Opera companies through the creation of engaging, brand-aligned content across digital and print channels. Seasonal employment (summer).

Greet patrons, answer questions, and assist patrons locate merchandise. 1-3 year's customer service experience; no prior retail experience required. Minor-friendly position; candidate must be at least 16-years of age. The Chautauqua Bookstore offers a wide array of books, Chautauqua-inspired apparel

The John R. Turney Sailing Center offers guided sailing excursions, private and group lessons, sailing events and rents a variety of sailboats. It is operational during the nine-week summer assembly season. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. on weekends.

Teach beginner to advanced sailing skills to students, youth to adult, in a variety of classes of sailboats. 1-3 years sailing instruction experience and U.S. Sailing Level 1 certification preferred. The John R. Turney Sailing Center services include lessons, guided sailing excursions, and sailboat

The Chautauqua Theater Company and Chautauqua Visual Arts are collaborating with Carnegie Mellon University to offer unpaid internship opportunities. Must be an MFA student in the Master of Arts Management program to apply. Summer (seasonal employment).

The Chautauqua Ambassador Drivers ensure the safe and timely transport of Chautauqua Institution's Guest Artists, Lecturers and Clergy to and from the regional airports. 1-3 years similar experience with transporting passengers. The Program Office team brings artist and creator visions to life by pr

The Breakfast Cook is responsible for executing all breakfast service and mid-level food preparation with consistency and quality. This role requires prior culinary experience, with 1–3 years of combined education and/or hands-on kitchen experience preferred. Working hours are between 5 a.m. and 3 p

Responsible for advanced preparation and execution of all food items. This is a trained professional cook with 3-5 years combined culinary education/experience required. The Heirloom Restaurant is our flagship restaurant, featuring formal dining and lakeside comfort in the dining room of the histori

Responsible for basic preparation and execution of food items. This is an entry-level cook position with no prior culinary experience required. Minor-friendly position; candidates must be at least 16-years of age or older. The Heirloom Restaurant is our flagship restaurant, featuring formal dining a

Greene Family Commons (formerly Bellinger Hall) serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to residence hall students. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for providing training and direction for the food service team members during a designated shift. At least 1-3 years dining hall supervisor experience r