POOL Theatre & Dance Event Staff - Student Hourly
Position Overview
The 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 Description
100% - Duties will include answering phones, selling tickets, supervising volunteer ushers, assisting with patron accessibility and safety, and other tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Strong customer service skills as evidenced in application material or from previous work experience
- KU Student must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours each semester during the academic year. Enrollment of one (1) hour during the summer session is required if the student was not enrolled in the previous spring or is not pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
- Computerized ticketing or other POS experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest/experience in theatre and dance or other performing arts
- Federal Work Study eligible preferred
Additional Candidate Instructions
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.
THIS IS A POOL POSTING. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE ONGOING AND HIRES WILL BE MADE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE POSTING PERIOD WHICH ENDS 12/08/2023.
A complete application includes:
THIS IS A POOL POSTING. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE ONGOING AND HIRES WILL BE MADE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE POSTING PERIOD WHICH ENDS 12/08/2023.
A complete application includes:
- online application
- resume
- cover letter
- name and contact information for three (3) professional references
Contact Information to Applicants
Jack Rischer
jrischer@ku.edu
jrischer@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$11.00 per hour
Work Schedule
0-12 hours per week based on event/performance schedule. Mostly night and weekend hours.
Anticipated Start Date
Monday September 11, 2023