Arts Center Staff Assistant - Admin & Ops (Part-Time)

Playbill, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking a part-time Staff Assistant to support senior management. The role includes booking administration, basic accounting, and venue operations, with duties ranging from handling calls to processing payroll-related paperwork.

Qualifications emphasize a 4-year degree (preferred), strong communication, budgeting/basic accounting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Qualifications

• A 4-year undergraduate degree in arts or business is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common articles, contracts, and financial reports.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• This position requires basic knowledge of budgeting and data entry. A solid understanding of basic accounting and spreadsheets is required.
• Reasoning abilities to apply common sense and handle problems with several concrete variables.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff Assistants will work closely with senior management to assist in booking administration, basic accounting, and venue operations.
• Provide direct administrative support to the President and Vice President.
• Support the sponsorship department by administrating location for sponsorship signage and programs.
• Work with Marketing to provide operational support for initiatives.
• Prepare paperwork for new hires, terminations, and other employment changes.
• Keep the office organized, stocked, and tidy.
• Assist in various accounting duties and with the ticket donation program.
• Organize, scan, and file financial settlements; perform financial data entry for engagements and events.
• Complete expense reports for the President and Vice President.
• Perform other duties assigned by the President and Vice President.

Skills

Cooperation

Relationship building

Tact and consideration

Team support

Conflict resolution

Quality focus

Accuracy and thoroughness

Adaptability

Undefined

Education

Bachelors degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking a part-time Staff Assistant to support senior management. The role includes booking administration, basic accounting, and venue operations, with duties ranging from handling calls to processing payroll-related paperwork.

Qualifications emphasize a 4-year degree (preferred), strong communication, budgeting/basic accounting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.