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JOB VACANCIEs
Job Posting
DEPARTMENT: Refuse & Recycling
FROM: August 18, 2010 TO: September 1, 2010
Civic Center - Ticket Taker
CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $7.25 per hour
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be organized and have good communication skills. Primary responsibilities is to collect or scan admission tickets and passes from patrons at events, greet patrons attending events, examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, refuse admittance to persons without tickets or passes. Must be dependable, well groomed, have telephone or cell phone (no long distance telephone numbers) and transportation to and from facility. Able to stand for long period of time and able to walk up and down stairs. Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with the public and fellow employees.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
OTHER COMMENTS:
- Can not pick and choose which event you will work
- Does include days, nights and weekends
- Work 3 plus hours per event when called
- Must be on time for shift
Once you have completed the application to be a ticket taker, bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.
Civic Center - Box Office Ticket Seller
CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $7.25 per hour
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Primary responsibilities are to sale admission tickets to patrons at events.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working with the public. Experience requiring basic math computation. Must be computer literate.
OTHER COMMENTS:
- Ability to communicate, cooperate and work well with fellow employees and the public.
- Ability to follow directions as given and ability to execute basic math skills.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work unsupervised after receiving assignment.
- Does include days, nights and weekends
- Must have telephone or cell phone and transportation to and from facility.
Once you have completed the application to be a Box Office Ticket Seller bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.
Civic Center - Usher
CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $7.25 per hour
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be organized and have good communication skills. Primary responsibilities is to assist patrons, check tickets to make sure patrons are in the correct location and assist them to their seats, guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency, provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs, direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands and telephones, settle seating disputes and help solve other customer concerns, Must be dependable, well groomed, have telephone or cell phone (no long distance telephone numbers) and transportation to and from facility. Able to stand for long period of time and able to walk up and down stairs. Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with the public and fellow employees.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
OTHER COMMENTS:
- Can not pick and choose which event you will work
- Does include days, nights and weekends
- Work 3 plus hours per event when called
- Must be on time for shift
Once you have completed the application to be an usher, bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.
Civic Center - Event Services Staff
CLASSIFICATION: IPT (Irregular part time) called only when needed as event schedule dictates.
WAGE: $8.50 per hour
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Must be organized and have good communication skills. Will observe and report activities and incidents at job task location, provide public relations, information, and engage in preventing illegal entry. Assists with preserving order and health and safety of patrons and may act to enforce directives for the job task location site pertaining to personnel, patrons, and premises. Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs. Must be dependable, well groomed, have telephone or cell phone (no long distance telephone numbers) and transportation to and from facility. Able to stand for long period of time. Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with the public and fellow employees. Will receive and sign for full employment requirements upon employment. Background check and drug screening required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working with the public.
OTHER COMMENTS:
- Can not pick and choose which event you will work
- Does include days, nights and weekends
- Work a minimum of 3 plus hours per event when called
- Must be on time for shift
Once you have completed the application bring it to the Administrative Office at the Charleston Civic Center. (Do not mail or take the application to the City of Charleston Personnel Office). If you are going to be close to the Civic Center, you may stop by and pick up an application in the Administrative Office on the second floor from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.
