Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Dance New Amsterdam Seeking Box Office Assistant
Dance New Amsterdam is seeking a Box Office Assistant for the upcoming DNAPRESENTS2013-2014 Season. This is a part-time, paid position that will start in mid- September 2013. The Box Office Assistant reports directly to the Front of House Manager. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented; has a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Officeapplications; is willing to learn or has experience with Patron Manager software; is capable of maintaining pleasant customer service relationships and is comfortable managing cash and credit card transactions.
Schedule:
The ideal applicant is available at least 10 hours per week, primarilyThursday through Saturdayevenings and Saturday matinees. This position will share shifts with another Box Office Assistant.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Overseeingthe Box Office and other Front of House Staff (House Manager, Reception Manager and Ushers) during performances.
- Fulfill phone and walk-up ticket sales, as well as will call tickets.
- Provide relevant information about current and upcoming DNA shows & events to patrons.
- Prepare and track comp tickets, as well as coordinating with DNA’s publicist about expected Press and Press Packets.
- Reconcile and report on show sales and attendance.
- Maintain a clean and organized office and lobby environment.
- Keep detailed show reports in Google docs during the run of a show.
- Provideadministrative support to the Front of House Manager, as needed.
- Periodic attendance at Production Meetings and Staff Meetings.
Compensation:
$10/hour
Access to free class at DNA and complimentary tickets to performances.
Kirsten Schnittker, Front of House Manager