FWS , Lexington Children's Theatre Box Office Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title: FWS Spring 2026, Lexington Children's Theatre Box Office Assistant
• Requisition Number: DU14363
• Department Name: 1B531:
  
  Federal Work Study
• Work Location: 418 West Short St Lexington, KY, 40507
• Salary Range: $12.00
• Type of Position: Student
• Position Time Status: Part-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Must be enrolled as a student at University of Kentucky.
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  N/A
• Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A
• Physical Requirements: May include sitting/standing/walking for long periods of time.
• Shift: Weekdays between 8:00 am 5:00 pm, afternoons and evenings, weekends
• Final date to receive applications: 02/27/2026

• Greeting and assisting patrons in person, by phone, and via email with ticket purchases, exchanges, and general inquiries.
• Accurately process ticket orders, payments, refunds, and reservations using the theatre's ticketing system Ludus.
• Provide clear and friendly information about performances, seating, pricing, promotions, and policies.
• Assist with retail sales.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure a smooth patron experience.
• Support theatre marketing by distributing marketing collateral to patrons and capturing special moments of the patron experience to share with community stakeholders.
• Assist at promotional events or theatre performances as needed.
• Assist in other marketing and development initiatives as needed.

Passion for strong writing and verbal communication skills, detail‑oriented, organized, and willing to take initiative and jump in when things get busy! Comfortable working independently and collaboratively. Must be available for on‑site work during morning and afternoon weekdays and/or afternoon and evening weekend hours.

• Previous customer service experience, passion for theatre, the arts, or arts education.
• Fine Arts, Theatre Arts, Arts Administration, or Early Childhood Education preferred.

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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