Guest Services Assistant
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POSITION: Guest Services Assistant
DEPARTMENT:Marketing/ Guest Services
CLASSIFICATION:PartTime/ Hourly/ NonExempt
SUPERVISOR: Director of Ticket Services
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway OffBroadway major European Festivals and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them work yearround. Nationally recognized directors actors playwrights and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.
Rob Melrose Artistic Director at the Alley took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholding the Alleys artistic excellence keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season creating productions and cultivating new audiences.
Rob Melrose Managing Director Dean Gladden and the Alleys leadership team are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves.
HOURLY: $15/HR
JOB STATEMENT
Guest and Ticketing Services Assistants provide customer service by assisting patrons with ticket and subscription orders over the phone web and email and in person at the walkup window. Assistants will work on show nights distributing will call and assisting patrons at the window. Assistants will become knowledgeable of current product offerings in order to best assist patrons.
Guest and Ticketing Services Assistants are parttime positions work a minimumof20/hrs. per week and maximum of 30 hours per week. Office hours are 11:30am8:30pm daily; applicants must be available nights and weekends.
JOB DUTIES:
- Efficiently and effectively process ticket purchases in Tessitura.
- Communicate with patrons via phone email web chat and in person.
- Check phone messages and return calls throughout the day.
- Accurately maintain a cash drawer of $100.00 or more.
- Participate in the Subscriber Renewal campaign which includes outbound calling emails and inperson visits.
In addition to the duties listed above the Alley Theatre expects the following of each employee: adheres to theatres policies and procedures; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrates efficient time management and prioritizes workload; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; meets department productivity standards; participates in Alley Theatre events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE):
- Ability to work in a fastpaced energized and quickly changing environment.
- Be articulate and energetic to ensure customer needs are met complaints are resolved and service is provided quickly and efficiently.
- A proactive approach to problemsolving with strong decisionmaking skills.
- Detail oriented able to prioritize efficiently and multitask.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of (or a commitment to learning about) historical and institutional racism in the American theatre.
- 12 years of experience in sales or customer service preferred.
- Experience with ticketing software such as Tessitura preferred.
- High School graduate or GED required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift and move 25 lbs.
- Must be comfortable working in a fastpaced environment where directions and priorities can change rapidly.
- Must be willing to work a minimum of 20 hours a week. The position requires the flexibility to be available for weekdays weekends holidays and evening work hours as needed.
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Free and discounted tickets to Alley Theatre performances.
- Discounted Parking (Biweekly $4 dollars).
- Discounted gym membership.
- Employee wellness program & EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
- Houston TX is one of the most affordable cities in the nation with no state or city income tax.
TO APPLY
https://www.alleytheatre/aboutus/opportunities/employment
Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at.
The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local state or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Employment Type
Part-Time
