Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: St. Louis, MO 63146Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: TheatreThe Box Office and Guest Services Coordinator is a significant interface between the Jewish Community Center and our Cultural Arts patrons tasked with providing exemplary customer service and support. Cultural Arts programming has 100+ events per year, many times requiring night-time and weekend flexibility.
Under the direction of the Director of Cultural Arts execute the day-to-day functions of the Box Office for New Jewish Theatre and other Cultural Arts programs such as Jewish Film Festival, Jewish Book Festival, Used Book Sale, Youth Theatre and Theatre Unlimited. The Box Office sells tickets online, via mail, over the phone and as a walk-up service.
Address customer inquiries and concerns in a timely and courteous fashion while providing exemplary customer service.
Work with program directors and marketing to build seasons of shows or speakers in the ticketing system to sell those tickets.
Utilize online ticketing software to perform daily activities required for accurate processing, handling, distribution, reconciliation, reporting, and documentation of ticket sales.
Pull and analyze reports of ticket sales to assist New Jewish Theatre Artistic Director with royalty reports.
Keep detailed logs of activities and inform supervisor of any customer concerns requiring escalation.
Assist Cultural Arts Staff with acquisition of new patrons via phone calls, emails, texts, etc.
Organize concessions for NJT, manage inventory, handle, and process cash, and make deposits.
Assist with mailings from various departments.
Greet and welcome all guests, members and patrons who enter the Arts & Education Building entrance and provide them with assistance and direction.
Assist Cultural Arts Staff with event promotion as needed, including social media posts and outreach for program FB and Instagram pages.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED is required.
College Degree in closely related field is preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to multitask, manage changing priorities and be very organized is required.
Demonstrated customer service skills interacting with the public is required. Must be able to provide excellent customer service across various mediums: phone, email, in person, etc.
Prior box office experience along with usage of on-line ticketing systems is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Able to bend and lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds, work seated at a desk, move throughout the buildings.
Social Media experience a plus.
Available nights and weekends as needed to run Box Office for 100+ events per year.
ABOUT US
The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) is a multigenerational gathering place that enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity, and creates meaningful Jewish experiences. We offer a variety of programs and services for the St. Louis Jewish community and the community at large. We welcome people of all backgrounds regardless of faith, race, or ethnicity. The J provides educational, cultural, social, Jewish identity-building, and recreational programming on its campuses in Creve Coeur and Chesterfield and at Camp Sabra, located at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Throughout our history, the J has been the central meeting place of the Jewish Community. It’s the one place where families, regardless of affiliation, can feel comfortable and welcome. We have evolved through the years to meet the changing needs of our members, our Jewish community, and the entire St. Louis region.
Everyone is welcome at the J.
SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
The J’s social media channels are intended to celebrate community, share programs, and provide helpful information. We welcome conversation and engagement from our community.
To ensure these spaces remain respectful and welcoming to all, we ask that participants follow these guidelines.
We encourage :
Respectful conversation
• Questions about programs and events
• Sharing positive experiences at the J
• Constructive feedback
The J reserves the right to remove comments that include:
Profanity or abusive language
• Personal attacks or harassment
• Hate speech or discrimination
• False or misleading information
• Spam or promotional content unrelated to the J
• Political campaigning or partisan advocacy
• Content that violates privacy or shares personal information
• Threatening or unsafe behavior
Comments that violate these guidelines may be removed and repeat offenders may be blocked.
Our Commitment:
The J is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community both in person and online.