Box Office Representative/Ticket Seller

Job Description

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has excellent and immediate openings for part-time Box Office Representatives at John Paul Jones Arena located in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Box Office Representatives are responsible for ticket sales for shows and events.  We are seeking candidates with availability on evenings and/or weekends as needed (varies by event schedule). This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for helping people.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Process ticket sales at the box office window.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills, responds promptly to customer needs, responds to requests for service and assistance; able to work independently and handle most box office questions without assistance.
• Collecting and accurately reporting on all payments that have been received/generated.
• Resolve customer ticket-related issues (transfers, barcodes, account issues, mobile ticketing education, etc.) by researching ticketing accounts in assistance with a ticketing supervisor if needed.
• Becomes knowledgeable about each event; efficiently and courteously answers questions concerning prices, seating, etc. Gives information concerning coming attractions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous customer service and cash handling experience required.
• Prior box office/ticketing experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to input data into a computer to record sales transactions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; able to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours which may vary due to functions and can include daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must have professional attitude and appearance.
• Comfortable working in an office environment where, at times, the noise level can be loud in an arena environment.
• Maintain a client service-oriented attitude with different personalities and produce accurate results.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have some knowledge of computers. Experience in computerized ticket systems preferred. Knowledge of mobile ticketing apps are preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to use the computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Must be able to hear and speak to use a two-way radio, microphone and telephone and converse with customers.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 434-243-4957.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.