Ticket Seller | Part-Time | Peoples Bank Arena

Oak View Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the event management sector is seeking a Ticket Seller to assist guests at the PeoplesBank Arena and Pratt & Whitney Stadium. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to handle cash transactions accurately. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Benefits as per the union agreement

Qualifications

• Prior experience with a computerized ticketing system preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with ticket purchases and provide event information.
• Accurately handle cash transactions and maintain a balanced cash drawer.
• Resolve guest concerns and complaints in a professional manner.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Communication

Mathematics

Technology Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Assist guests in a friendly, courteous and professional manner with ticket purchases, distribution of Will Call tickets and accurate information pertaining to the PeoplesBank Arena and Pratt & Whitney Stadium and events held in both buildings.

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.44 (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

This position will remain open until September 19, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Arrives for each scheduled shift on time, in uniform and ready to work
• Welcomes guests to the PeoplesBank Areana and Pratt & Whitney Stadium whether in person or on the telephone with a smile and pleasant greeting
• Attentively listens to guests’ questions and requests while providing accurate information to guests relative to events being held in the building including dates, times, ticket prices, discounts, restrictions, seating options, event descriptions and general information about the facility
• Accurately generates tickets from the computerized system and retains tickets until payment transaction is complete
• Handles payment transactions whether by cash or credit card in an accurate, efficient and timely manner
• Ensure that an acceptable credit card is provided supported by a photo ID and the guest signs receipt or with regard to cash purchases any change is counted back to the guest
• Ensures that cash count is accurate at beginning of shift and that when the cash drawer is counted at the end of the shift by management, the cash in the drawer equals the amount taken in per the ticketing system, plus the starting bank
• Listens to guest concerns and complaints in a calm and patient manner and resolves issue to the satisfaction of guest or if necessary, contacts Supervisor/Manager to assist guest

Qualifications

Ticket sellers must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Must be able to pass a timed written math exam without calculator
• Prior experience with a computerized ticketing system preferred
• Moderate technology skills including computers and smartphones.
• Bilingual preferred
• Previous cash handling and/or retail experience
• Ability to accurately and efficiently deal with large quantities of cash and process credit card transactions
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to keep accurate and legible records
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends and some holidays