Box Office Manager (Part-Time) - Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks a part-time Box Office Manager to oversee ticket sales for Music, Theatre and Dance events. You will act as house manager, supervise staff, and ensure smooth performance operations.

The role requires an associate degree in theatre/dance and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Flexibility for evenings/weekends is essential, with duties across campus venues.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in theatre or dance is required.
• Ability to regularly work flexible evenings and weekends.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and teamwork.
• Organizational skills with strict accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.

Responsibilities

• Act as house manager for all events as needed; train staff.
• Maintain Music, Theatre and Dance season calendar and university calendar.
• Market events to audiences beyond Salve Regina using local calendars and Mailchimp.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Safety, and University Events offices.
• Schedule load-ins/outs, piano moves, tunings, ushers and concessions.
• Communicate building, event, and life safety policies.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Organization and attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in theatre or dance

Bachelor's degree in theatre or dance (preferred)

Tools

Mailchimp

Job description

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Oversee Box Office/Ticket sales for all Music, Theatre and Dance events and productions at the Casino Theatre, Megley Blackbox, and Ochre Court.
• Ensure Box Office issues are resolved around the clock.
• Manage the house during performances.
• Assist with coordination of production-related elements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Act as house manager for all events as needed; train and schedule all other house managers, box office staff, ushers and volunteers.
• Maintain the Music, Theatre and Dance season calendar; schedule rehearsals and performances so they appear on the University calendar.
• Market Music, Theatre and Dance events to audiences beyond Salve through local events calendars and Mailchimp e-blasts.
• Communicate with university offices including Marketing & Communications, Safety & Security, and University Events and Conference Services as needed.
• Schedule equipment load-ins and loadouts, piano moves and tunings, ushers, parking, security, concessions, and custodial coverage for rehearsals and events.
• Communicate building, event, and life safety policies and procedures.
• Complete additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Approximately up to 20 hours/week during the academic year not including holidays or winter break. October - May.

Requirements:

Required:

• Associate's degree in theatre or dance.
• Ability and willingness to regularly work a flexible and varied schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to problem solve and work with people.
• Ability to maintain organization, strict accuracy and be detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others and be self-motivated.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in theatre or dance preferred.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.