Box Office Supervisor | Part-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

Oak View Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group's PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT is hiring a Part-Time Box Office Supervisor to oversee event-day operations, supervise ticket sellers, and ensure a guest-friendly experience while handling financial tasks and closing procedures.

The role pays $17.50–$18.50 per hour and offers a 401(k) savings plan with company matching; hours include nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants typically have a high school diploma and 2–3+ years in box office with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• 2-3+ years of box office experience, minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Advanced experience with a computerized ticketing system.
• Advanced technology skills, including computers and smart phones.
• Experience in an event-driven, fast-paced environment that requires on-the-spot problem-solving.
• Able to develop teamwork amongst ticket sellers and instill the highest level of customer service.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in both oral and written form.
• Ability to develop and train team members.
• Intermediate computer knowledge including Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists ticket sellers during event days/nights, which includes but is not limited to aiding with the sale process and troubleshooting mobile ticket issues and other ticketing needs.
• Delegates job duties, prepares cash drawers, and calculates the daily ticket sales at the end of the shift.
• Maintain and audit cash vault balance for accuracy, calculate daily revenue to coincide with receipts, and prepare and verify deposits accordingly.
• Share responsibilities with other supervisors to include preparing ticket sellers’ schedules, updating window displays, supervising will call and preparing guest services relocations, handling promoter inquiries, and running reports for events.
• Compiles end‑of‑day reports to be used by the finance department.
• Aids guests either in person or via telephone with any questions and/or problems that have been relayed by the ticket sellers.
• Always reinforces a “guest-friendly
• service
• attitude to ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Oversee the physical appearance of the box office.
• Performs all other related duties as needed.

Skills

Box office experience

Supervisory experience

Ticketing software

Computer literacy

Excel

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Train team members

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Smartphones

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world‑class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Box Office Supervisor oversees the event day operations of the Box Office, supervises box office ticket sellers, reinforces a guest-friendly attitude, handles guest inquiries and/or complaints, assists in preparing financial reports, and is responsible for opening and closing the box office at the PeoplesBank Arena and Pratt & Whitney Stadium.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.50-$18.50.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

About The Venue

The PeoplesBank Arena is Connecticut’s premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleven‑time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six‑time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses. The PeoplesBank Arena is also home to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers. The PeoplesBank Arena entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice‑skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world‑renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others. The PeoplesBank Arena will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists ticket sellers during event days/nights, which includes but is not limited to aiding with the sale process and troubleshooting mobile ticket issues and other ticketing needs.
• Delegates job duties, prepares cash drawers, and calculates the daily ticket sales at the end of the shift.
• Maintain and audit cash vault balance for accuracy, calculate daily revenue to coincide with receipts, and prepare and verify deposits accordingly.
• Share responsibilities with other supervisors to include preparing ticket sellers’ schedules, updating window displays, supervising will call and preparing guest services relocations, handling promoter inquiries, and running reports for events.
• Compiles end‑of‑day reports to be used by the finance department.
• Aids guests either in person or via telephone with any questions and/or problems that have been relayed by the ticket sellers.
• Always reinforces a “guest-friendly" attitude to ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Oversee the physical appearance of the box office.
• Performs all other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• 2-3+ years of box office experience, minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Advanced experience with a computerized ticketing system.
• Advanced technology skills, including computers and smart phones.
• Experience in an event‑driven, fast‑paced environment that requires on‑the‑spot problem‑solving.
• Able to develop teamwork amongst ticket sellers and instill the highest level of customer service.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and communication skills in both oral and written form.
• Ability to develop and train team members.
• Intermediate computer knowledge. including some experience with Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.