Ticket/Call Center Agent
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS):
The mission of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is to celebrate, explore and steward all that is authentically wondrous about Indiana. The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art and science.
Role Overview:
Incumbent serves as a Ticket Counter/Call Center Agent within the Visitor Services Department of the Indiana State Museum working in all facets of the department including reservations, ticketing, cash control, access to galleries, group arrivals, information services, and other visitor-related services as assigned.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.73 per hour but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
- Sells tickets for admission to the Museum's exhibits and programs, IMAX Theater, and processes memberships for the Museum.
- Processes ticket requests for various departments and programs as appropriate.
- Promotes and sells memberships to visitors of the museum through the ticket counter.
- Answers questions concerning rates, schedules and information concerning coming attractions.
- Ensures adherance to accounting procedures pertaining to cash management and sales documentation. - Responsible for cashing out assigned cash drawer, including verifing cash, check, credit card receipts, voids, vouchers, museum bucks to cashout receipts. Verifies that assigned cash drawers are returned to opening bank amounts.
- Works with clients to process all requirements for their visit to the museum, including IMAX, Tea Room/food service, "school" lunchroom reservations, programs/tours and arrival needs.
- Process reservations for other groups and individuals for IMAX, museum exhibits and programs, and the L.S. Ayres Tea Room.
- Serves in a reservationist capacity by maintaining multi-line phone and answering questions related to group reservations, directs calls to the appropriate employee or department and answers questions related to the Museum and the community.
- Provides clerical assistance to Visitor Services including maintenance of files, verification and distribution of confirmation letters, setting up educational events and workshops in the computer and reviwing workshop and special program reservations.
- Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need for Success:
- Knowledge and skills typically acquired through a high school degree plus related work experience (a minimum of one year previous work experience in a sales, call center, customer service or hospitality related position.)
- General accounting principles and auditing procedures
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office software and Galaxy software
- Knowledge of customer service standards
- Ability to operate various types of office equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Must be able to work independently
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes:
- Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
- Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
- 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
- 75 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
- Free Parking
- Free LinkedIn Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
