Box Office Assistant

Essential duties and responsibilities: Answer incoming phone calls (purchases, exchanges, general information)Attend to patron in-person transactions Respond to voicemail as needed Printing, packaging and mailing out tickets Cash handling and reconciling of daily sales Maintain a knowledge of all MSO performances and events Assist other Box Office staff as needed Other duties as assigned Non-essential duties: This would enhance the position but would not be required for success in the position: Understanding of and interest in music, particularly classical Education and/or experience: This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent along with good customer service skills and computer literacy (Office suite, particular Word and Excel). Excellent verbal communication skills using appropriate grammar, good phone etiquette and a neat appearance are required. Prior work in an office or Box Office is desired, as is experience with Tessitura. Reasoning ability: Able to collect data and information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job-related stress may be encountered during high-peak times.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.