Job Description:

Position OverviewThe ideal candidate(s) will provide support to the professional event staff during departmental events and performances of the University Theatre and University Dance Company by serving as house managers and/or box office staff.Job DescriptionDuties will include answering phones, selling tickets, supervising volunteer ushers, assisting with patron accessibility and safety, and other tasks as assigned. Must be able to work in an often fast-paced and changing environment. Must be punctual and reliable. Hours will be assigned based on the event schedule and employee availability. May be asked to cover last-minute shifts due to illness or schedule changes.Required Qualifications

Strong customer service skills as evidenced in application material or from previous work experience

1. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GTA/GRA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments)

Preferred Qualifications

Computerized ticketing or other POS experience

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills


2. Interest/experience in theatre and dance or other performing arts


3. Federal Work Study eligible preferred

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application will include a cover letter and a resume. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
THIS IS A POOL POSTING. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE ONGOING AND HIRES WILL BE MADE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE POSTING PERIOD WHICH ENDS 11/25/2024.
Contact Information to ApplicantsJack Rischer, jrischer@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range11.00/hrWork Schedule0-12 hours per week based on event/performance schedule. Mostly night and weekend hours.Anticipated Start DateMonday September 9, 2024Apply to Job

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