Ticketing Services Supervisor (Part Time)

SAN DIEGO THEATRES INC•San Diego, CA

1d•$34 - $38

About The Position

Under the general direction of Ticketing Services Management, supervises and supports Ticketing Services operations and oversees Ticket Seller staff for Civic and Balboa Theatre events. Provides immediate patron and client service response at events. Supervisor prepares reports as directed, and interfaces directly with Ticketing patrons, presenters and clients. Provides support in interviewing and training all part-time staff in all aspects of Ticketing.

Requirements

Must be able to provide support, guidance, expertise and positive work environment to all Ticketing Services Staff, including peers and Management, within a multi-tasking and fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work effectively and cohesively with others as part of the Supervisory Team, ensuring daytime and event operations are handled seamlessly between team members, no matter who is working any given shift.
Computer literacy, with hands-on experience. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and customer service skills. Strong organizational skills. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, best practices, communications and resources to facilitate accommodation of patrons with special needs.
Knowledge of and familiarity with Ticketmaster Archtics, Host, TM1 and all other Ticketmaster ticketing software programs, as used in account transactions, trouble-shooting, report creation, sales tracking and daily Ticketing operations.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, most notably Excel, Word and Outlook.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience in a full-service ticket office and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of supervisory experience or related knowledge. Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak clearly and effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of contract details applicable to ticket office and operations, including but not limited to, computerized ticketing systems, armored car services, alarm and security system services.

Nice To Haves

Non-profit Performing Arts and Theatre experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise all aspects of Ticketing Services window, event and support operations.
Provide full range of patron services including but not limited to: accommodation of special needs and requests by patrons, solving seating/ticketing problems at events and general complaint response and resolution.
Coordinate and support training of staff in all areas of Ticketing, including daytime, event and special sales transactions. Monitor staff progress, coaching and counseling individuals as needed. Prior to end of probation period, recommend to management any new hires which should not be passed and reason.
Provide ongoing and consistent training to Ticketing staff on all new procedures, policies or processes related to Ticketing operations.
Schedule and supervise part time ticket sellers, within guidelines set by Management, maintaining daily posting of hours in PayCom payroll system.
Review and distribute event information for Ticketing Services personnel, before, during and after events have been released for sale and provide regular staff briefings on updates.
Prepare reports on daily sales and current events for venue staff and event presenters. Verify and prepare daily ticket receipts and reports.
Interact with and assist event presenters and clients with specific Ticketing requests at events.
Assists Ticketing Services Management with all map creation, event programming, pricing updates and all related event programming tasks. Utilizes Ticketmaster Archtics, TM1, EMT, Host and all other Ticketmaster software to create, build and update individual ticketed events. Ability to work within multiple databases on Archtics, to accommodate multiple client event needs and events.
Create Event Information, Training and How-To documents with Management approval for Ticketing Staff and all other San Diego Theatres Departments, as needed.
Maintain a cooperative and proactive approach, with all San Diego Theatres Management and Supervisory staff, to improve and enhance guest service, efficiency and staff development.
All other duties as assigned by Management.