Box Office Specialist - Temporary

Box Office Specialist - TemporaryThe Box Office Specialist manages ticket sales, reporting, and customer service for events held at the OCCC Bruce Owen Theater, the Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater, and other campus or community venues. This position supports both subscription and single-event ticket sales and plays a key role in daily box office operations.

Responsibilities include assisting patrons with ticket purchases, maintaining accurate patron records, preparing sales reports, and handling cash and financial transactions through an online ticketing system. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service skills are essential, along with basic accounting and administrative abilities. This role provides ticketing support for OCCC campus and community events, including advance sales and on-site event operations.Reports To - Box Office and Marketing ManagerMinimum Education/Experience - High School DiplomaRequired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Demonstrated ability to handle financial transactions accurately, including balancing daily box office sales and reports. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, professional customer service to patrons and colleagues. Working knowledge of box office operations, ticketing systems, and the role of the box office within a larger business or event operation. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team while also managing individual responsibilities independently. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and similar software applications, including the ability to learn and use online ticketing systems. Strong customer service and leadership skills, including conflict resolution, accountability, and supporting a positive work environment. Ability to remain organized and effective in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, especially during live events.Physical Demands/Working Conditions - This position is primarily sedentary. The employee may occasionally exert up to 20–30 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position requires frequent movement throughout the venue, office, and OCCC campus. The employee must frequently communicate with and listen to patrons, vendors, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and others in order to perform the essential functions of the position. The ability to exchange accurate information in a variety of situations is required. The employee must frequently operate a computer, office equipment, and mobile devices to perform essential job duties. The employee must frequently position themselves to access materials at varying heights, including above head level and at ground level. This position requires the ability to observe, judge, and assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work, as well as to make general visual observations. The essential functions of this position are primarily performed in an indoor office and venue setting.Preferred Qualifications - High School Diploma.

Experience with ticketing system. Customer service and/or performing arts box office experience.Required TrainingWork Hours - Up to 25 hours per week. Daytime office work Monday-Friday, and evening/weekend hours during scheduled Box Office events.Department - Cultural ProgramsJob Open Date - 01/08/2026HR Contact - Rose SanchezSpecial Instructions to Applicants - Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: a resume and a cover letter explaining why you're interested in the position and what makes you qualified for it. Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position. For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at , Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.Posting Number - Student, Work Study, Temporary_