Theater Box Office Work Study Assistant

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

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [e-mail]. Assist in Box Office and with script materials for faculty courses Department: Theater & Dance Location: Yulman Theater Supervisor: Brittney Belz Work Available: Days, Nights & Weekends Rate of Pay: $9.70/hr Number of Available Positions: 1

Duties and 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.

Qualifications

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

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation

Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.