Orlando Shakes Theater, In Partnership with UCF
Guest Services Associate
Job Title: Guest Services Associate
Status: Temporary
Location: Orlando, FL
Reports To: Box Office Manager & Patron Experience Manager
Schedule: Varies by event; shifts may range from 8 AM to 11 PM. Weekends, evenings, and holidays required as needed.
Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Orlando Shakespeare Theater is seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused Guest Services Associates to support our 37th season. This is a part-time position ideal for individuals passionate about live theater and providing top-tier service to patrons and guests.
This role includes a mix of box office and front-of-house responsibilities. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and excited to work in a fast-paced, collaborative arts environment.
OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Box Office Duties:
● Provide a welcoming and helpful environment for patrons, volunteers, staff, and
visitors
● Disseminate event information across multiple platforms to patrons and staff
● Process subscription and single ticket sales efficiently using Spektrix ticketing
software
● Coordinate with various departments to address patron needs
● Conduct data entry and management tasks related to box office functions
● Manage voicemail and respond to inquiries via phone and email
● Work with management and team to complete various projects
Front of House Duties:
● Support morning student performances, matinee & evening performances on an
as needed basis
● Assist groups & individuals with entering and exiting the theater
● Coordinate with the Box Office Manager, Patron Experience Manager, and
education department regarding performance needs
● Work closely with stage management and production team before, during, and
after performances regarding various start & end times and late patron seating
● Address ADA needs before, during, and after performances
● Accurately produce performance reports
● Monitor volunteer activities and perform necessary tasks as assigned by the
volunteer coordinator
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
● Have a professional attitude, appearance, and personality
● Exhibit exceptional customer service skills
● Professional phone etiquette
● Exceptional verbal communication
● Ability to properly record information and produce various reports
● Ability to take direction and problem solve
● Distribute Will Call tickets, reprint tickets, and assist guests as needed during
performances
● Manage voicemail and respond to all inquiries over the phone and by email
● Be familiar with the season, theaters, and overall operations
● Experience in Spektrix or other box office/ticketing software (REQUIRED)
● Experience using Volgistics or other volunteer management software
(PREFERRED)
● Be highly proficient in Google G-suite and Microsoft Office software
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
● Reports directly to the Box Office Manager & Patron Experience Manager
SCHEDULE:
● Schedule varies based on event scheduling
● Shifts range from 8 AM start time to 11 PM end time
● Weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required
● Performances for the upcoming season are scheduled August 2025 - May 2026
● This position is anticipated to work anywhere from 0 to 20 hours per week. Hours
are not guaranteed every week, and they will be assigned as needed