CIRCUS SMIRKUS- A PROMISE OF INCLUSION

Throughout history, the circus has sought out and celebrated all types of peoples, cultures, and skills to showcase the multifaceted triumph of human abilities.  It is fundamental to our values to welcome employees, participants and audience members of all backgrounds with the curiosity, respect, and awe human diversity inspires.

Joining a Circus Smirkus program- as a participant, an employee, or an audience member- means you belong.   As a company, we promise to consider only merit in making hiring or program decisions.  The only thing that matters to us is your willingness to embrace our values and help us create joy and magic for everyone who encounters a Smirkus program.  If you’re smart and talented and willing to work hard, please apply for a job with us!

As a proud upholder of circus tradition we commit to providing everyone equal opportunity to become a star, both in and out of the ring.

2020 Smirkus Camp Opportunities

Interested in working at Smirkus Camp? Smirkus Camp is hiring for the following positions for the 2020 Season. Download job descriptions below.

• 2020 Camp Tent Lead Coach
• 2020 Camp Coach
• 2020 Camp Counselor
• 2020 Camp Communications Associate
• 2020 Camp Health Professional

All applicants should send their Smirkus job application, resume and cover letters to camp@smirkus.org. Room and board is included for all positions. Please note, you may need to download the job application and open it in a PDF viewer. Make sure to save the application file with your information before sending back to us.

2020 Big Top Tour Seasonal Positions

Do you want to go on tour with the circus? The Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour is hiring for the following positions for the 2020 Season. Download job descriptions below.

• 2020 Tent Boss
• 2020 Assistant Tent Boss
• 2020 Tent Crew
• 2020 Head Rigger
• 2020 Backlot & Maintenance Supervisor
• 2020 House Manager
• 2020 Head Trouper Counselor
• 2020 Trouper Counselor
• 2020 Tour Head Concessionaire
• 2020 Tour Assistant Head Concessionaire
• 2020 Tour Concessionaire
• 2020 Sound Engineer
• 2020 Musician
• 2020 Technical Director
• 2020 Lighting Technician
• 2020 Tour Assistant Cook
• 2020 Tour Wardrobe Supervisor
• 2020 Production Intern
• 2020 Tour Communications Intern

All applicants should send their Smirkus job application, resume and cover letters to tour@smirkus.org. Room and board is included for all positions. Please note, you may need to download the job application and open it in a PDF viewer. Make sure to save the application file with your information before sending back to us.

Learn about life on the Big Top Tour, video by Keenan Wright-Sanson.

Circus Smirkus Headquarters

All our positions at Circus Smirkus Headquarters are currently filled.