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Position: Usher
Employee Type: Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Temporary (Sept 9, 2026 through Dec 5, 2026)
Reports To: Senior Director of Public Programming
Work Schedule: Typically 8-12 hours per week; irregular hours with evening events on weekday evenings with a 5:20 start time and several daytime events. Occasional (infrequent) weekend work.
Salary: $18 / hour
Overview: Over the past seven years, The Center for Fiction has become the Brooklyn destination for inspired and inspiring literary and cultural events with luminaries such as Zadie Smith, Mariana Enríquez, and Garth Greenwell. This seasonal role assists the Event Staff in producing each program and welcoming guests into the space.
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Apply to This Job
Please send a cover letter and resume as a single PDF to jobs [at] centerforfiction.org with
“Usher” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please tell us about:
- Your interest in this position and in literary events
- Any relevant experience (particularly any public-facing or customer service experience)
- Your availability
- In your final paragraph, tell us 1-3 contemporary authors you would most like to meet.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning August 10. Position open until filled.
