Temporary Ticketing and Guest Services Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-24
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Customer Service/HelpDesk
Customer Service Rep, Event Management & Planning, Event Staff/ Venue Crew
Temporary Ticketing And Guest Services Assistant
Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life.
We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.
The Temporary Ticketing and Guest Services Assistant position supports athletic event operations by providing exceptional customer service and assisting with game day ticketing operations. Responsibilities include selling and processing event tickets through a point-of-sale system, collecting and scanning admission tickets and passes, providing directions and assistance to guests, and helping to maintain a safe, organized, and enjoyable event experience. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, dependability, and the ability to professionally enforce event policies and procedures while creating a positive experience for event attendees.
* Pay: $16.00/hour. Please note that this is a casual position (average of 19 hours or less per week) and is not eligible for benefits or visa sponsorship.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Success Factors:
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create a positive and approachable experience for customers.
- Strong work ethic, including dependability, punctuality, and the ability to consistently meet job responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally while providing directions, answering questions, and assisting patrons in a fast-paced event environment.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to operate iPads, computers, and payment processing equipment accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to provide support for athletic events throughout the academic year (September through May).
- Maintain flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and other hours as needed to support scheduled events.
- Ability to remain standing for extended periods in both indoor and outdoor environments, including during inclement weather when required.
- Demonstrate knowledge of event policies and procedures and consistently enforce them to promote a safe and positive experience for all patrons.
- Ability to complete required Workday training modules before the first event shift.
- Respond to and resolve event-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous customer service experience.
University
Job Title:
Temporary PE & Athletics Professional - SP
Job Family:
Temporary Athletics & Physical Education
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
Refer to Posting Language
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
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