Ticket Taker

Applitrack; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalama School District in Kalama, WA is seeking casual event staff for athletic events at Kalama Middle/High Gym and Stadium. Earn $18.88–$21.52 per hour (DOE) with approx 200 hours per year and about 70 extra-curricular events; schedules vary and total weekly hours may not exceed 40.

You will greet guests, check tickets, reconcile cash, and work with event staff. A state and federal background check is required. Training provided; reports to Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Must pass a State and Federal background check.
• Greet guests courteously and professionally.
• Arrive approximately one hour before the event start time.
• Ensure all tickets are valid and correspond to the correct date and event.
• Ability to reconcile cash transactions and use electronic card readers.
• Collaborate professionally with all event staff and work under high-volume conditions.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests courteously and professionally.
• Arrive about one hour before events.
• Validate tickets and ensure correct event/date.
• Reconcile cash transactions and use card readers.
• Collaborate with event staff and stay efficient during peak times.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Event operations

Tools

Card readers

Job description

We appreciate your interest in employment with Kalama School District. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

3-4 positions available
Season begin date:September 2026
Season end date: Approximately May 2027
RATE OF PAY: $18.88 - 21.52/hour (DOE)
HOURS: Approximately 200 hours/year (includes about 70 extra-curricular events throughout the year)
Total weekly hours may not exceed 40 hours per week.
Location: Kalama Middle/High Gym and Stadium
Benefits: This position is not eligible for health or retirement benefits
Reports to: Athletic Director

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The applicant will be responsible for greeting guests courteously and professionally
• Arrive approximately one hour before the event start time
• Ensure all tickets are valid and correspond to the correct date and event
• Ability to accurately reconcile cash transactions & use electronic card readers
• Professionally collaborate with all event staff
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently during high-volume situations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must pass a State and Federal background check

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules.
• Ability to communicate respectfullyto administration, staff, students and parents.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skills in reading, understanding and following safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with students and staff.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies
• Ability to work independently and to communicate proactively

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to complete a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).