Box Office Associate

59E59 Theaters seeks a part-time Box Office Associate for in-person and telephone ticket sales, distributing tickets at will call, and providing exceptional customer service to theater Members, single ticket buyers and visiting theater companies. With great shows, a friendly staff, and a varied and loyal clientele, this is the ideal work environment for the theater enthusiast.

Previous cash handling and customer service experience is required. Performing-arts box office experience is preferred, particularly with computerized ticketing systems. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, meticulous, aggressively punctual, even-tempered, good-humored, comfortable with technology, professional in appearance and clear in both spoken and written communication. Shift schedule is flexible, though some weekday, evening, and weekend hours will be required. Regular availability throughout May, June and July is essential.

Qualified candidates should email a brief cover letter (in body of email) and resume (as a Word or PDF attachment) to jobs@59e59.org, with your full name and the position title in the subject line. Only those considered to be good candidates for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Training to start ASAP.

59E59 Theaters Internship – Summer 2013

The 59E59 Internship provides interns with an intense, hands-on experience with the press, marketing, and membership departments at an award-winning Off Broadway theater. The 59E59 intern works closely with the Press & Marketing Assistant and the Membership Coordinator in handling the day-to-day responsibilities of a theater office.

Duties include: assembling and maintaining press and advertising archives, content creation for the 59E59 Theater blog, general office support, maintaining relations with local businesses, and assisting the Membership Coordinator with member relations and processing, including the growth of 59E59 Theater’s UP229 membership program. 

The small size of the 59E59 office makes this internship an ideal opportunity to gain insight into the workings of a busy presenting house.  The ideal candidate will be hardworking and outgoing with a sense of humor and an engaging personality.

The internship is a part-time, 20 hours a week position.  It varies in length from one to three months. To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Nina Segal.