Box Office Assistant

Box Office AssistantSalary Range $12.00 Hourly Position Type Part TimeUnder the direction of the Box Office Manager and/or Box Office Supervisor, the Box Office Assistant provides the best possible support to the organization's Classics, Pops, small series, special presentations, and other ticket sales goals through implementation of customer service and ticketing functions. This is a part-time, hourly position and some schedule flexibility is helpful during the concert season.Essential duties and responsibilities:Answer incoming phone calls (purchases, exchanges, general information)Attend to patron in-person transactionsRespond to voicemail as neededPrinting, packaging and mailing out ticketsCash handling and reconciling of daily salesMaintain a knowledge of all MSO performances and eventsAssist other Box Office staff as neededOther duties as assignedNon-essential duties: This would enhance the position but would not be required for success in the position:Understanding of and interest in music, particularly classicalEducation and/or experience: This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent along with good customer service skills and computer literacy (Office suite, particular Word and Excel). Excellent verbal communication skills using appropriate grammar, good phone etiquette and a neat appearance are required. Prior work in an office or Box Office is desired, as is experience with Tessitura.Reasoning ability: Able to collect data and information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job-related stress may be encountered during high-peak times.Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.