Part-Time Ticket Taker, IU Auditorium

Department

AUDITORIUM (BA-AUTM-IUBLA)

Department Information

Since opening its doors in 1941, Indiana University (IU) Auditorium has served as a university and community gathering place, hosting an array of world-class artists, entertainers, musicians, and lecturers in its 3,200-seat theatre. As the leading performing arts organization in South Central Indiana in terms of quality, leadership, innovation, and overall guest satisfaction, IU Auditorium exists to create world-class arts and event experiences at Indiana University. In addition to the wide variety of arts and entertainment events, the Auditorium continues to serve as the communitys gathering place, hosting a variety of university ceremonies, orientation programs, conferences, weddings, and special events.

Job Summary

Ticket Takers are the first point of contact for IU Auditorium guests, providing a warm welcome, ensuring smooth entry and exit, and upholding the safety and comfort of patrons. This role requires excellent customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work actively in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment during a variety of performances and events.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Greets patrons and provide expert customer service.
• Scans tickets accurately at designated entry and exit points using handheld devices.
• Assists guests with directions, seating questions, and general inquiries about the venue.
• Monitors entry and exit to ensure all guests have valid tickets and are properly scanned in/out.
• Ensures safe and memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Customer service experience

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates outstanding customer service and communication skills
• Ability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrates good organizational skills
• Ability to exchange information

Working Conditions / Demands

The person in this position must have the ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time and move through a multi-level facility. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

This job often requires working in the evenings and weekends.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

11.50 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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