Event Assistant

McGill University•Montreal, QC

5d•CA$17•Onsite

About The Position

This position is intended for a current student at McGill University who has been accepted to the Work Study program. The Event Assistant will be responsible for conducting in-person and telephone ticket sales using a web-based ticketing system, balancing and accounting for credit and debit card receipts of daily transactions, distributing reserved tickets, and answering phone inquiries regarding concert schedules, programs, and locations. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires customer service orientation, the ability to multitask and work well under pressure, and a professional and proactive attitude. Availability for days, evenings, and weekends is necessary, with flexible hours that vary by month based on event activity. A high level of conversational French and English is required. Basic knowledge of concert music, CPR, and First Aid training are considered assets. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec.

Requirements

Current student at McGill University accepted to the Work Study program
Must include Work Study Confirmation Letter issued by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office with application
Customer service oriented
Able to multitask
Able to work well under pressure
Professional and proactive
Available to work days, evenings and weekends (as needed)
High level of conversational French and English is required
Authorized to work in Canada
Willing to work in the province of Quebec
High School Diploma
1 Year Related Experience

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of concert music
CPR training
First Aid training

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person and telephone ticket sales using web based ticketing system (training provided)
Balance and account for credit and debit card receipts of daily transactions
Distribute reserved tickets
Answers phone inquiries regarding concert schedules, programs and locations
Other duties, as assigned