Theater Box Office Assistant (Work-Study)

LM Wind Power / GE; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY is seeking a student Box Office Assistant to operate during Box Office hours and before performances, sell tickets, and handle cash using a card swipe and Eventbrite. This work-study eligible position supports the Theatre & Dance department and requires reliable, customer-focused service.

Responsibilities include opening/closing the Box Office, answering the phone, updating messages, and assisting with script materials for faculty courses, with occasional

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and proper phone etiquette.
• Customer service skills/experience a plus.
• Photoshop or Canva knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates the Box Office during Box Office hours and before each show.
• Responsible for opening and closing the Box Office for each Theatre & Dance production.
• Answers the phone, takes messages, and sells tickets.
• Uses Eventbrite.com, card swipe, credit card machine, and handles cash.
• Other tasks include updating Box Office phone message and creating/distributing theater signage.
• Assisting with special projects that may involve typing, printing, copying, and research.
• Working some evenings and weekends required.
• Keeps the Box Office clean and organized.
• Works as an Usher, House Manager or in the Box Office on the night of performances.
• Assist with script materials for faculty courses.

Skills

communication

customer service

photoshop/canva

Job description

Union College in Schenectady, NY is seeking a student Box Office Assistant to operate during Box Office hours and before performances, sell tickets, and handle cash using a card swipe and Eventbrite. This work-study eligible position supports the Theatre & Dance department and requires reliable, customer-focused service.

Responsibilities include opening/closing the Box Office, answering the phone, updating messages, and assisting with script materials for faculty courses, with occasional