
Part-Time Ticket Center/Concessions Assistant
Part-timePenn State University Talent Acquisition
University Park, PAPart-time$15/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Center for the Performing Arts seeks a part-time Ticket Center Assistant. The role involves customer interaction by phone and in person, ticket sales using ticketing software, and serving snacks and beverages at concessions or a bar. The schedule includes some weekday hours at Eisenhower Auditorium and some evening hours during shows at various theatre locations.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 2. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 3. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Center For The Performing Arts is seeking applicants for part-time job of Ticket Center Assistant. Job duties to include: 1. Customer interaction over the phone and in person 2. Working in a professional environment 3. Sales using ticketing software 4. Serving snacks/beverages at concession/bar Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies: 1. 10+ hours/week 2. Able to interact with the public Schedule: 1. Available for some hours between 10am-4pm M-F in Eisenhower Auditorium 2. Available for some evening hours to work box office during show at various theatre locations Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $15/hr BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
How this job compares
Set against the 75,482 open Customer Service jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$15/hr
- Pennsylvania median$16–19/hr920 hourly ranges
- US median$17–19/hr33,337 hourly ranges
This rate, $15/hr, is 15% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Customer Service hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 3,255 open Customer Service jobs in Pennsylvania and 75,482 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- 1,543 of the 75,482 open Customer Service jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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