Box Office Shift Supervisor

Proctors Group; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Proctors Collaborative in Schenectady, NY is seeking a full-time Box Office Shift Supervisor to lead a frontline team and ensure outstanding customer service. You will provide patrons with accurate event and facility information and assist with the selection and purchase of tickets.

This role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends and some holidays, strong communication, cash handling, and the ability to supervise a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and support a team of agents.
• Proficiency in standard computer skills and basic database use.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Professional and approachable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide patrons with accurate event and facility information.
• Supervise and support customer service agent team members.
• Assist with the selection and purchase of tickets.
• Deliver high-quality customer service via face-to-face, telephone, mail, and email.
• Handle cash and cash out procedures.
• Maintain opening and closing procedures and daily tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Team supervision

Multitasking

Time management

Initiative

Professional demeanor

Adaptability

Job description

Proctors Collaborative is the Capital Region’s leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga, and education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region. We are changing expectations about how the arts serve a community.

Proctors Collaborative seeks a full-time, benefits-eligible Box OfficeShift Supervisor to serve in a professional, front-line position. Our Box Office team is an essential part of our patrons’ experience with Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre, and Universal Preservation Hall. A Shift Supervisor is expected to provide patrons with accurate event/facility information and assist with the selection and purchase of tickets. This is done with a high quality of individualized customer service via face-to-face, telephone, mail, and e-mail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve in a professional, front-line position with excellent customer service skills.
• Provide patrons with accurate event and facility information.
• Supervise and support customer service agent team members.
• Assist with the selection and purchase of tickets.
• Deliver high-quality, individualized customer service via face-to-face interactions, telephone, and email.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Carry out opening and closing procedures.
• Coordinate daily CSA tasks and breaks.
• Promote a positive and safe work environment.
• Work cohesively with all Proctors’ employees and collaborative partners.
• Handle cash and cash out procedures.
• Supervise staff for non-Broadway events not-involving settlement w/artist representatives.
• Process special ticket requests.
• With the direction of Box Office management, maintain and archive electronic & paper files and scanned tickets for audit purposes.
• Support with reporting, scheduling, and follow up assignments as needed.
• Ability to provide diverse customers with services at a high level while considering specific social norms.
• Other duties as assigned by the Box Office Manager or Assistant Box Office Manager.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for working with a diverse workforce and patron base.
• Strong phone and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficiency in standard computer skills and the ability to effectively learn database programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Strong sense of self-motivation and initiative.
• Team player who can work well with others, even in stressful environments.
• Upbeat, friendly personality.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Strong work ethic.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in customer service or hospitality.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to handle cash and other payment methods responsibly and accurately.

PAY RATE: $20.60 per hour

Proctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive. To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We celebrate individual differences, and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.

Proctors Collaborative does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

432 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305