Student Hourly - Theatre & Dance Event Staff - POOL - 22777BR
Student Hourly - Theatre & Dance Event Staff - POOL
Student Hourly - Theatre & Dance Event Staff - POOL
Department:
Theatre and Dance
Location/Division:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Employee Class:
S-Student
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
Duties 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
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) as evidenced in application material
- Strong customer service skills as evidenced in application material or from previous work experience
- 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
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest/experience in theatre and dance or other performing arts
- Federal Work Study eligible preferred
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include a cover letter and a resume or CV. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position as well as a list of relevant skills. 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.
THIS IS A POOL POSTING. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE ONGOING AND HIRES WILL BE MADE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE POSTING PERIOD.
Contact Information to Applicants
Jack Rischer, jrischer@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
10.00
Work Schedule
0-12 hours per week based on event/performance schedule. Mostly night and weekend hours.
Anticipated Start Date
22-Aug-2022