Patron Services Part-Time Center for the Arts

These are non-student positions that are not available for Virginia Tech students, please refer to the Center for the Arts website for student hiring information: https://artscenter.vt.edu/about/careers.html

Job Description

Part-Time Patron Services positions perform a variety of customer service and administrative tasks in support of events at the Center for the Arts. Typical work may include box office staffing, ushering, and/or visual arts gallery supervision. Positions require strong customer service and interpersonal skills, evening and weekend availability, punctuality, and good computer skills.

Responsibilities may include:
- Answer patron questions about performances, ticketing processes, performance seating, gallery exhibits; engage and assist patrons as appropriate.
- Provide assistance to patrons with special accommodation needs.
- Consult departmental managers promptly for efficient and attentive problem resolution.
- Process ticket sales, ticket distribution, and ticket scanning according to established procedures.
- Conduct box office and/or theater opening and closing procedures as directed.
- Track attendance, perform minor upkeep tasks, and report equipment and building maintenance issues as needed.
- Process cash, checks, and credit cards in accordance with departmental and university procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding patron transactions and interactions.
- Assist with patron emergencies and building evacuations as needed.
- Monitor patron movement and displays to minimize risk to persons and property.

Required Qualifications

- Customer service experience.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Proven record of punctuality.
- Willingness and ability to work evening and weekend hours.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Performing arts theater experience.
- Experience using automated ticketing systems.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$16

Hours per week

10-30

Review Date

7/24/2026, Applications reviewed as received

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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