[Remote] Assistant Box Office Manager - (SC Students Only)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stephens College's Conservatory for the Performing Arts seeks a detail-oriented student intern to serve as Assistant Box Office Manager. The role supports ticketing, patron services, concessions, playbill preparation, lobby operations, and financial tracking for live theatrical productions while providing a welcoming audience experience.


Responsibilities

  • Assist with ticket sales through Eventbrite, including event setup, sales tracking, and reporting
  • Handle phone and in-person ticket sales during scheduled box office hours
  • Assist patrons with ticket purchases, seating, accessibility, and performance information
  • Help resolve ticketing questions and patron concerns in a professional manner
  • Support will-call procedures and performance-day ticket distribution
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming box office and lobby
  • Help prepare lobby signage, displays, and photo backdrops when applicable
  • Assist with performance-day setup and breakdown of lobby spaces
  • Support the Box Office Manager in coordinating lobby operations during performances
  • Welcome and assist patrons before, during, and after performances
  • Assist with purchasing, setup, operation, and breakdown of concession areas
  • Help maintain concession inventory and restock supplies as needed
  • Track concession sales and assist with inventory records
  • Maintain concession revenue spreadsheets under the supervision of the Box Office Manager
  • Assist in creating playbill layouts using Canva
  • Prepare and proof production inserts, including cast, crew, creative team, and production information
  • Help ensure printed materials are accurate and prepared on schedule
  • Assist in maintaining ticket sales and attendance records
  • Help track concession revenue and inventory
  • Participate in post-performance accounting and reconciliation of ticket and concession sales
  • Follow Conservatory procedures for handling and securing funds
  • Assist in preparing reports as requested by the Box Office Manager or Dean
  • Assist in preparing the box office, lobby, and concession areas prior to performances
  • Be present during performances to provide patron support and assist with box office operations
  • Assist with opening and closing procedures, including securing the lobby and theater
  • Arrive by 9:30 a.m. for 11:00 a.m. matinees on two-show days
  • Arrive by approximately 12:30 p.m. for 2:00 p.m. matinees
  • Arrive by 6:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. performances
  • Assist with sales reconciliation, straightening the lobby and theater seating, and closing procedures following performances
  • Serve as the primary box office representative when assigned by the Box Office Manager

Skills

  • Strong organizational and administrative skills
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication abilities
  • Comfort handling cash and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Experience with or willingness to learn Eventbrite, Canva, and spreadsheet software (Excel or Google Sheets)
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced live performance environment
  • Availability for evening and weekend work during production periods
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a student leadership team

Benefits

  • Paid internship providing hands-on experience in arts administration, front-of-house operations, and audience engagement for live theatrical productions
  • Professional experience in arts administration, ticketing systems, front-of-house operations, customer service, financial tracking, and audience engagement
  • Students will develop leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills while working alongside the Box Office Manager and Conservatory faculty and staff

Company Overview

  • Stephens College is a school in Columbia. It was founded in 1833, and is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.stephens.edu/.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Stephens College has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2024, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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