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Box Office Intern

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • sell single and package tickets; upsell when possible
  • capture and organize all payment details and information
  • update and maintain patron records
  • inform patrons about performances, guest artists and programming
  • answer and process telephone calls
  • reconcile daily cash drawers
  • process online ticket orders
  • fulfill general administrative duties as needed

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

  • exceptional phone and computer skills
  • ability to handle the general public in a variety of situations
  • excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
  • knowledge of word processing programs and internet navigation
  • knowledge of ticketing system a plus (Patron Edge), but can be trained
  • ability to work under pressure and time constraints
  • valid drivers license; own vehicle desired but not necessary

Term of employment is from June 1 to August 9, 2010. Exact daily schedule may vary but will require working on the weekends. The position requires a full-time seven-day a week commitment throughout the employment period, however, time off will be negotiated as the performance schedule dictates.

On-campus housing, meals, and a salary (TBD) are provided.

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to:

Virginia Carter
Marketing Officer and Box Office Supervisor
Brevard Music Center
PO Box 312
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 862-2131 phone
(828) 884-2036 fax
vcarter@brevardmusic.org

Brevard Music Center is a seven week summer institute and festival. Four-hundred young musicians from around the country come each summer to study and perform in over 80 concerts ranging from orchestra to opera, chamber music and pops. As a matter of policy, the Brevard Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age or individual handicap in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.

BMC Policy

As a matter of policy, the Brevard Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or individual handicap in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.