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

Part-Time Patron Services Associate

Title: Patron Services Representative

Department: Ticket Philadelphia 

Reports to: Patron Services Manager 

About Ticket Philadelphia 

Ticket Philadelphia, the official ticket seller for performances on the Kimmel Cultural Campus, provides comprehensive ticketing and customer service for the Broadway Philadelphia, Kimmel Center Presents, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet, the Philly Pops, the Philadelphia Speakers Series and other renters of on campus venues. Ticket Philadelphia services more than 1,800 performances annually, its Contact Center operates seven days a week during the normal performance season and answers between 300 — 800 combined calls, email and online chat each day. 

Leading with our bold vision to inspire and connect humanity through the arts, we at the Kimmel Center, Inc. are vital influencers and conveners, emblemizing our values of being exceptional, innovative, diverse and inclusive, and authentic. This role will contribute to the overall efficiency of the organization.

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 Center 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 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. 

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. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends 

• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds 

• Ability to deliver superior customer service 

• Strong communication skills 

• Computer literacy 

• Familiarity with database and CRM Systems 

• Visible leadership skills and a desire to advance in the 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 members will provide a remote work environment free from distraction and suitable for professional encounters by telephone, email and online chat. 

• Some nights and weekends 

• Hourly rate is $14.00 based on experience, increasing after the successful completion of a 90-day probationary period 

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.

Qualifications

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to deliver superior customer service
• Strong communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Familiarity with database and CRM Systems
• Visible leadership skills and a desire to advance in the 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.

• Nights and weekends
• Hourly rate is $14, increasing to $15 after the successful completion of a 90 day probationary period.

Additional Information

To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to:

Kimmel Center, Inc.
Human Resources
One South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
email: careers@kimmelcenter[.org]

All resumes received for specific positions will be kept on file for one year. All information received for general consideration will be maintained for six months. If an interview is considered appropriate, the Human Resources Department will contact you. Due to the volume of mail received, we are unable to respond to telephone inquiries regarding application status.

Kimmel Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to maintaining a diverse working environment.