Company Description

Kimmel Center, Inc., a charitable, not-for-profit organization, owns, manages, supports and maintains The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which includes Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, Innovation Studio and the Merck Arts Education Center. Kimmel Center, Inc. also manages the Academy of Music, owned by the Philadelphia Orchestra Association, and the University of the Arts’ Merriam Theater. Our mission is to operate a world-class performing arts center that engages and serves a broad audience from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.

Job Description

Department: Ticket Philadelphia
Reports to: Patron Services Senior Manager

Summary:
The Patron Services Associate is responsible for providing superlative customer service to the guests of all Ticket Philadelphia clients by adhering to the Ticket Philadelphia Customer Service Standards.

Essential Functions:

• Meet and exceed Ticket Philadelphia Customer Service Standards and Kimmel Cultural Campus GRaCE standards.
• Knowledgably and accurately provide information about performances, campus venues, amenities and ticketing policies to all guests inquiring by telephone, email or online chat.
• Accurately process single ticket orders, subscription ticket orders, ticket exchanges and subscription ticket donations by telephone.
• Using provided scripts, solicit add-on donations and actively up-sell additional items including refund protection, parking, shipping and dinners.
• Work concert duty for in-person and digital performances.
• Provide knowledgeable and professional customer service to all Ticket Philadelphia guests.
• Record guest compliments, complaints or out of the ordinary situations or comments.
• Assist in preparation of mailings and other communications with patrons.
• Participate in other duties/tasks as requested by Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of customer service experience working in a retail, call center, or performing arts environment.
• Prior ticketing experience desired.
• Experience working with diverse audiences and accessibility a plus.
• Tessitura experience preferred.
• Customer Service experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Evenings and weekends required.
• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to deliver superior customer service.
• Strong communication skills and confident decision-making abilities.
• Computer literacy.
• Familiarity with database and CRM Systems.
• Visible leadership skills and a desire to advance in the organization.
• Exhibits exceptional teamwork: including flexibility, respect, honesty and tact.
• Dedication towards Same Call Resolution and ability to deescalate conflict.
• Must act as an advocate for patrons, display ownership of issues and communicate up patron feedback trends to inform and better serve clients.
• Receptive to coaching and feedback and proactive in desire to improve individually and as a team.
• Excellent product knowledge, resourcefulness and organization.

Environment, Physical Demands and Other Conditions:

• Ticket Philadelphia operates a hybrid contact center, with some team members assigned to work remotely. Team members will be assigned shifts to be worked remotely following a probationary period. All team members will work both in-office and remote shifts. Team member will provide a remote work environment free from distraction and suitable for professional encounters by telephone, email and online chat.
• Some nights and weekends.
• Office environment.
• Hourly rate is $15.00

The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Kimmel Center, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, or military service.

Additional Information

The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Kimmel Center, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, or military service.

To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to Kimmel Center Human Resources:

Kimmel Center, Inc. 

Human Resources 

One South Broad Street, 14th Floor 

Philadelphia, PA 19107 

email: careers@kimmelcenter.[org]