Booking Assistant

City of Irving • City of Irving, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arts Center has been a lively hub of community celebration, hosting approximately 1,400 events annually, including over 200 performances and 25 exhibitions, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors. The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some related college or vocational training
• Four years of increasingly responsible customer service and clerical experience
• Proficient with computers
• Familiarity with MS Office products

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills

Responsibilities

• Handling rental space booking needs and requests
• Providing tours of Arts rental facilities
• Calculating estimates and preparing proposals for space use
• Coordinating venue reservation dates and times, user insurance program, equipment usage, and labor schedules
• Executing contracts, and collecting deposits and rental fees
• Creating and maintaining client files and event records
• Providing assistance with telephone and reception duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED