Position: Temporary Assistant Treasurer (New York Film Festival)
Department: Box Office
Role Overview: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Temporary Assistant Treasurer to support the New York Film Festival from early September through October 11th, 2026 (40 hrs/wk). Reporting to the Head Treasurer, the Treasurer is a paramount member of Lincoln Center’s dedicated team responsible for all Box Office operations. In addition to facilitating sales and financial settlements, this role serves as a welcoming point of contact for Lincoln Center by providing exceptional customer service.
The position is a union-represented role, and employees are required to join the Local 751 union within 30 days of employment.
What You’ll Get to Do Here:
Ticketing
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Utilize Tessitura ticketing system to issue tickets to the public and internal departments, generate reports, maintain ticket inventory and all holds, and complete the final box office settlement report as assigned
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Distribute will-call tickets, re-issue tickets as needed, and complete ticket sales during pre-event time
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Follow proper cash handling procedures while completing sales and reconciling daily transactions, including credit cards and bank deposits
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Adhere to, communicate, and reinforce Lincoln Center (LC) policies and procedures, as well as policies and procedures specific to the presenting constituent
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Guest Services
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Interact with guests as a main point of contact for Lincoln Center
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Assist guests with ticket purchase decisions, answer general ticketing and Lincoln Center campus questions, and address concerns, requests, and complaints
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Exemplify outstanding characteristics for guest services in all interactions with patrons, guests, and fellow co-workers
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Provide accurate information about an event or venue upon request, including directions, program or constituent organizations
You’ll be a fit if you bring:
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Minimum two years of box office experience
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Proven customer service experience
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Experience with ticketing software
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Strong organizational skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment, and adaptability to a changing environment
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Flexible availability is a must, including being able to work during matinee, evening, and weekend performances
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Computer proficiency including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
You’ll be a great fit if you bring:
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Experience with Tessitura ticketing system
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Multilingual
What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We invite you to consider joining our talented, multi-faceted team.
We are:
1. The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus
- We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations
2. A leading Arts Presenter.
- We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more
3. An Education Hub.
- We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members
Who are our people?
LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What’s the news?
Recent and Upcoming Programming
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Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
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Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre
Campus Happenings
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Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance
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The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center
Legacies of San Juan Hill
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WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill
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Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood
Who is our President and CEO?
Dr. Mariko Silver
Join us!
It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875–5324.
