Seasonal Box Office Representative

Long Center for the Performing Arts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin is seeking a Seasonal Box Office Representative to support the ice rink and event ticketing needs during the holiday season. You will assist guests in person, over the phone, and online with admissions, rentals, and group bookings.

You will handle transactions, answer questions, and help create a positive experience for visitors of all ages while maintaining accurate records and assisting with reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of related customer service, retail, hospitality, recreation, or ticketing experience.
• Ability to multi-task and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and phone skills; Tessitura or box office experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is a plus.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in person, by phone, and by email.
• Process admission sales, skate rentals, group bookings, and special events.
• Handle cash, credit card, and digital payments accurately.
• Process refunds, exchanges, and reservation changes per policy.
• Answer questions about sessions, pricing, events, and policies.
• Assist guests with online purchases and account inquiries.
• Stay informed about schedules, promotions, and events.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Multi-tasking

Stays calm under pressure

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tessitura

Job description

About The Long Center

For Austinites of every background, the Long Center is the community gathering place that offers the most diverse programming and stunning views of the city, so that together, everyone can experience remarkable live arts and entertainment. Join us!

Position Summary

Seasonal Box Office Representatives support the Long Center team in delivering exceptional customer service throughout the holiday season; selling and processing admissions, skate rentals, group reservations, and other ice rink offerings, and supporting the box office with other ticketing needs and events as needed. This role serves as a primary point of contact for guests; assisting with ticket purchases, answering questions, resolving customer concerns, and creating a positive experience for visitors of all ages through in-person, phone, and online sales. This position pays $16.50/hour and requires a flexible schedule with availability during peak periods, including weekends, holidays, and special events.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service to guests in person, over the phone, and through email.
• Processing admission sales, skate rentals, group bookings, and special event transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Handling cash, credit card, and digital payment transactions.
• Processing refunds, exchanges, and reservation changes in accordance with ice rink policies.
• Answering questions regarding public skating sessions, pricing, special events, group outings, and facility policies.
• Assisting guests with online purchases, reservations, waivers, and account inquiries.
• Maintaining knowledge of ice rink schedules, promotions, programs, and special events.
• Resolving guest concerns professionally and escalating issues as needed.
• Maintaining daily reconciliation reports and assisting with other box office reporting requirements.
• Supporting crowd management and guest flow during busy sessions, holidays, and special events.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming box office environment.
• Following all facility safety procedures, policies, and customer service standards.
• Supporting other events and performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• One year of related customer service, retail, hospitality, recreation, or ticketing experience.
• Ability to multi-task and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and phone skills required, Tessitura or previous Box Office experience is a plus!
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is a plus!
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other peak business periods.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires a significant amount of time standing and moving. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to work outdoors in all weather and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The Long Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive for a team that reflects Austin’s diverse culture. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex or age.