Theater Box Office Work Study Assistant

@ The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York
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Theater Box Office Work Study Assistant

Schenectady, NY
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Union College's Theater & Dance department seeks a Work Study Assistant to operate the Box Office, support faculty, and ensure smooth theater operations. The role involves customer service, ticket sales, and event support, ideal for qualified students seeking hands-on theater experience.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer service experience
  • Experience with Photoshop or Canva
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends

Qualifications

  • Work Study eligibility
  • Proper phone etiquette
  • Organized and responsible
  • Team player

Full job description

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@union.edu.

Assist in Box Office and with script materials for faculty courses

Department: Theater & Dance
Location: Yulman Theater
Supervisor: Brittney Belz

Work Available: Days, Nights & Weekends
Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr

Number of Available Positions: 1

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operates the Box Office during Box Office hours and before each show.

  • Responsible for opening and closing the Box Office for each Theatre & Dance production.

  • Answers the phone, takes messages, and sells tickets.

  • Uses Eventbrite.com, card swipe, credit card machine, and handles cash.

  • Other tasks include, updating Box Office phone message and creating/distributing theater signage.

  • Assisting with special projects that may involve typing, printing, copying, and research.

  • Working some evenings and weekends required.

  • Keeps the Box Office clean and organized.

  • Works as an Usher, House Manager or in the Box Office on the night of performances.

  • Assist with script materials for faculty courses

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills and proper phone etiquette

  • Customer service skills/experience a plus

  • Photoshop or Canva knowledge a plus

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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