Arts Center - Student Worker

Lake Superior State University; Michigan; On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Superior State University's Arts Center is seeking a reliable student worker to assist with front-of-house and technical operations for concerts, screenings, lectures, and community rentals. The role emphasizes dependable customer service and a willingness to learn basic technical and administrative skills.

The position offers evenings and some weekend shifts around a student schedule, with training provided for lighting, sound, and staging, plus opportunities to assist with marketing and

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student (12 credits).

Responsibilities

• Assist with box office operations, including ticket sales, will call, and customer service
• Greet and assist patrons before and during events
• Serve as an usher or house manager when needed
• Support technical director with event setup, lighting, sound, and staging (training provided)
• Help with post-event cleanup and equipment storage
• Assist with marketing tasks such as posting flyers and updating signage

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Title:

Arts Center Box Office/Technical Assistant

VP Area:

Academic Affairs

Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Published Salary Range:

13.73

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Arts Center is seeking a reliable and motivated student worker to assist with both front-of-house and technical operations. This position supports a wide range of events, including concerts, film screenings, lectures, and community rentals. The ideal candidate will be dependable, customer service-oriented, and willing to learn basic technical and administrative skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Full time (12 credits)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Federal Work Study Eligible
• Assist with box office operations, including ticket sales, will call, and customer service
• Greet and assist patrons before and during events
• Serve as an usher or house manager when needed
• Support technical director with event setup, lighting, sound, and staging (training provided)
• Help with post-event cleanup and equipment storage
• Assist with marketing tasks such as posting flyers and updating signage
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Attend mandatory training sessions and staff meetings

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds (e.g., chairs, cables, small equipment)
• Comfortable with climbing stairs and occasional use of ladders (for technical setup)
• Manual dexterity to operate computer systems, phones, and technical equipment
• Ability to work in low-light or darkened theater environments during performances
• Occasional bending, reaching, and carrying event-related materials
• Must be able to communicate clearly with patrons, staff, and team members in a busy environment

Work Hours:

Mon-Fri, evenings and some weekends depending on performances in the Arts Center; will work around student schedule