Treasurer
- Employer
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Closing date
- Sep 30, 2019
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- Industry
- Nonprofit
- Function
- Administrative
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ("The Kennedy Center"), which opened on September 8, 1971, is located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The Center continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy's vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. The Kennedy Center is a world premier performing arts organization and our nation's cultural center. Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion.
Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.
Job Description:
The Treasurer will supervise ticketing operations for venues as assigned with the dual goals of providing a high level of customer service and maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish priorities and delegate duties to assistant treasurers and ticket sellers on a daily basis.
- Set up events in Tessitura ticketing system.
- Reconcile box office receipts and deposits on a daily basis.
- Prepare performance statements.
- Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers, and ensure equally high quality customer service from assistants and ticket sellers.
- Maintain positive attitude and team spirit within the box office while keeping the environment professional.
- Work with theater managers and company managers to fulfill policy and contractual agreements as well as helping to ensure smooth front of house operation.
- Work with promoters on setup and sales of their events.
- Work with IT department as part of treasurer team to keep up to date and provide input on all applications and processes pertaining to ticketing, sales, and event setups.
Key Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in box office and sales, as well as a minimum 2 years of experience supervising and training.
- Strong customer service background.
- Excellent writing, communication, and problem-solving skills, and must be detail-oriented and well-organized.
- Must exhibit a professional demeanor - diplomacy and tact are essential.
- Must have proven leadership skills.
- Knowledge of computerized ticketing systems is a requirement, preferably in Tessitura (experience in Tessitura setups and reporting a plus).
Schedule: 40 hours per week/2 days off, working days TBD
Company
The Kennedy Center is America's living memorial to President Kennedy and the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center presents and produces a variety of theater, musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation’s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.
The Center serves as a catalyst among American arts organizations, eager to explore new directions and inspire audiences locally and worldwide. Whether through our NSO In Your Neighborhood initiatives, our expansion of Hip Hop programming, or the carefully curated programs intended to reflect the rich diversity of our culture, we are committed to reaching new audiences through innovative programs.
Through numerous free events, our national impact in arts education, and the diverse array of programs, art forms, and guest artists on our stages, we pride ourselves in reflecting and making a difference in our community and world today. The Kennedy Center is an institution and gathering place where all are welcome. Our expanded programming palette and the ongoing development of our new building expansion, called The REACH, are indicators of a growing, thriving organization. We have named this new extension of our campus The REACH for the words that inspire us: Renew, Experience, Activate, Create, and Honor.
- Website
- http://www.kennedy-center.org/
- Location
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2700 F Street, NW
Washington
DC
20566
US
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