What are the responsibilities and job description for the Box Office Assistant position at Timber Lake Playhouse?
Primary Responsibilities:
The Box Office Assistant will be responsible for the following:
- Patron Service: Provide excellent customer service to patrons both in person and over the phone, assisting with ticket sales and event-related inquiries.
- Ticket Sales: Sell event tickets over-the-counter, via telephone, mail, and online platforms, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all orders.
- Cash Management: Handle cash transactions, ensure accuracy in cash management, and comply with organizational cash-handling procedures.
- Event Support: Assist with marketing support and promotional projects for upcoming ticketed events.
- Information Distribution: Distribute promotional materials and event literature to patrons.
- Event Inquiries: Answer questions and provide information about TLP shows, events, and ticketing procedures.
- Office Closing: Assist with the closing of the box office, which includes preparing cash banks, updating seating charts, and ensuring all event information is accurate.
- System Operation: Operate the online ticketing system, credit card equipment, and other related technology efficiently.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage ticket sales and cash transactions accurately.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to manage high volumes of customer inquiries and sales.
- Knowledge and/or interest in TLP events and programming.
- Proficiency in public relations and communication.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a high-volume sales environment.
Personal Characteristics:
- Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with patrons and colleagues to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Problem-Solving: Assess customer issues or questions to determine the root cause, gather relevant information, and provide appropriate solutions or recommendations.
- Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to work well, efficiently, and effectively under stress, and remain flexible in a fun, fast-paced environment.
- Presentation: Dress professionally for the role and the setting.
- Reporting: Report any issues or concerns to the Front of House Manager
Other Details:
- Must be available to work during scheduled shifts, which may include evenings and weekends based on performance and event schedules.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Nights as needed
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Carroll, IL 61053 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mount Carroll, IL 61053: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15