Part-time Office Assistant, Theatre and Dance Box

Part-time Office Assistant, Theatre and Dance Box

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided.

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Part-time Box Office Assistant to help with the day-to-day logistics of running a box office with 3 performance venues.

• Keeping track of performance calendar,
• Move and set up computers and ticket printers to appropriate venueat least oneday before each production,
• Set up and retrieve cash boxes for each production,
• Printing signage and any other documents as needed,
• Learn Sho Ware ticketing  program,
• Help with performances as needed,
• Co-ordinate with Fine Arts Box Office management,
• Assist with other assignments as needed.

Qualifications for Box Office Assistant

• HS Diploma or GED
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work with university students and staff.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, computer and typing skills, and demonstrated capacity for detail-oriented work are required.
• Applicants should exhibit organizational skills, professionalism, accountability, and initiative.

Physical Abilities Required

• Must be able to perform physical labor, which includes climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 Ibs, carrying, reaching, standing, walking, stooping, and kneeling.

Hourly Rate: $16.00

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

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