Pay Range: USD $32,820.00 - USD $44,310.00 /Yr. Overview:
Unique opportunity to create exceptional experiences for patrons at one of Auburn's premier performing arts venues!
The Gogue Performing Arts Center is seeking a Patron Services Coordinator to help deliver an exceptional experience for every guest. Reporting to the Patron Services Manager, this role serves as a key point of contact for patrons by providing outstanding customer service, managing ticket sales and patron accounts, and supporting Box Office and Front-of-House operations. From assisting guests with ticket purchases to ensuring day-of-show operations run seamlessly, this position plays an integral role in the success of performances and events.
Responsibilities:
- Provides customer service via email, telephone, and in person, describing performances/events, addressing questions, and resolving patron issues.
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Processes ticket orders and fulfillment, including verifying order forms, computing charges, and organizing orders.
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Records ticket orders in the database, including seat assignments, patron status, ticket issues, and charge updates.
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Contributes to training sessions for box office and front-of-house personnel, including usher training and shadowing team members.
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Assists patrons with renewals of full season, series, create-your-own, and single ticket purchases.
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Provides directions to patrons on day-of-show for seat locations, restrooms, theatre entrances, concessions, and sponsorship event details.
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Sets up day-of-show stanchions, merchandise tables, chairs, and tablecloths, and stuffs Playbills with updated information.
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Provides current information and processes sponsorship donations into patron accounts.
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Assists students with purchasing tickets, seat availability, and student RUSH ticket distribution.
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Facilitates payments for school show performances, documents payments.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
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1 year of customer services experience in sales and service by phone, in-person, or online.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of computer applications in Windows environments, including Point of Sale software.
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Ability to handle varied situations that might arise such as stressful customer service situations with box office ticket sales and service.
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May encounter stressful customer service situations with patrons in the theater prior, during, and after performances as it relates to their needs, comfort, etc.
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May encounter emergency medical situations with patrons at performances. May encounter emergency safety situations at performances.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
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We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
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Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
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A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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