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New Village Arts Inc

Patron Services Manager

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

The Patron Services Manager plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of box office, front of house, patron communications, and related service functions while working closely ...

McCarter Theatre Center

Patron Attendant

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$17.50/hr

  • Retirement

Patron Attendant DEPARTMENT : Operations REPORTS TO: Front of House Manager CLASSIFICATION : Part-time; Seasonal; Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS : $17.50/hr base; $19.75 ...

carnegie

Manager, Patron Programs Reports to Position: Director, Patron Programs SUMMARY OF ROLE The Manager, Patron Programs supports the annual fundraising goals of Carnegie Hall's Patron Programs by ...

New Village Arts Inc

Patron Services Manager

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

The Patron Services Manager plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of box office, front of house, patron communications, and related service functions while working closely ...

Carnegie Hall

Manager, Patron Programs

New York, NY · On-site

$76K - $79K/yr

Manager, Patron Programs Reports to Position: Director, Patron Programs SUMMARY OF ROLE The Manager, Patron Programs supports the annual fundraising goals of Carnegie Hall's Patron Programs by ...

City of Marion

PT Patron Services Staff

Marion, IA · On-site

Patron Services Support Staff Civil Service: No Department: Library Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Reports to Position: Patron Services Manager Pay Grade: N/A Location: Marion Public Library ...

City of Marion

PT Patron Services Staff

Marion, IA · On-site

$15.57/hr

Patron Services Support Staff Civil Service: No Department: Library Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Reports to Position: Patron Services Manager Pay Grade: N/A Location: Marion Public Library ...

City of Marion

PT Patron Services Staff

Marion, IA · On-site

$15.57/hr

Patron Services Support Staff Civil Service: No Department: Library Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Reports to Position: Patron Services Manager Pay Grade: N/A Location: Marion Public Library ...

HOUSTON SYMPHONY SOCIETY

Patron Services Rep

Houston, TX · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

Patron Services Rep Jones Hall - Houston, TX 77002 Overview Salary Range $13.00 - $15.00 Position Type Part Time Education Level High School Category Admin - Clerical Description Job Title: Patron ...

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What are the typical challenges faced by professionals managing patronage programs in cultural or arts organizations?

Professionals overseeing patronage programs often encounter challenges such as building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors, effectively communicating the impact of contributions, and balancing the needs of patrons with organizational goals. They must also coordinate with fundraising, marketing, and event teams to deliver meaningful engagement opportunities while ensuring compliance with legal and financial guidelines. Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability are essential for navigating these multifaceted responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patronage manager?

To thrive as a Patronage Manager, you need expertise in relationship management, fundraising strategy, and a background in arts administration or nonprofit management. Familiarity with CRM databases, donor management systems, and fundraising platforms is typically required. Exceptional communication, networking abilities, and organizational skills help build and sustain strong donor relationships. These competencies are crucial for securing funding, maintaining patron engagement, and supporting the financial health of arts or nonprofit organizations.

What is the difference between Patronage vs Ticket Seller?

AspectPatronageTicket Seller
CredentialsNone required, may have customer service experienceNone required, may have sales or customer service background
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, theaters, museumsBox offices, event venues, theaters
Employer & IndustryArts, entertainment, cultural institutionsEntertainment, sports, arts industries
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles related to supporting or patronizing eventsBuying tickets, customer service roles

Patronage involves supporting or sponsoring events or institutions, often in a philanthropic or promotional capacity. Ticket Sellers focus on selling tickets directly to customers, handling transactions and customer inquiries. While both roles are connected to events and entertainment, Patronage emphasizes support and sponsorship, whereas Ticket Sellers are primarily involved in sales and customer service.

What is a patronage?

A patronage job is a position that is given to someone as a reward for political support or loyalty, rather than through a competitive hiring process. These jobs are often found in government or public sectors, where elected officials have the authority to appoint individuals to certain roles. Patronage positions can range from administrative roles to higher-level appointments, and they may come with certain expectations of continued political support. While patronage can help build loyal teams, it can also raise concerns about fairness and merit in hiring practices.

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Infographic showing various Patronage job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution.

PATRON SERVICES ASSISTANT - PATRON SERVICES

Dayton Metro Library

Dayton, OH • On-site

$17.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Dayton Metro Library rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Description
The Dayton Metro Library is hiring a part-time (32 hours per week) Patron Services Assistant for the Main Library in downtown Dayton. The successful candidate will excel at resolving patrons' account issues with a pleasant demeanor, locating items for patrons, and providing basic assistance using our computers. We are looking for individuals who enjoy providing front-line customer service and who love to help people. Join our team today!
DML is committed to cultivating environments and a workforce that reflects our community. As such, we encourage everyone to apply. Further, we recognize the importance of language expertise on our team as Dayton was the first city in the United States to earn the status of "Certified Welcoming" city. We encourage applications from individuals that are fluent or proficient in any non-English languages commonly used in Montgomery County including Spanish, Mandarin, French, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Russian, Tagalog, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Turkish, Swahili, and American Sign Language (ASL).
Essential Job Duties
-Provides courteous, welcoming and prompt circulation services to all patrons. Charges, discharges and reserves library materials. Enters circulation data into computer. Assists patrons at self-check stations.
-Computes and collects fines, registers and issues library cards, registers voters and Golden Buckeye participants. Answers phone and responds to patron inquiries.
-Assists patrons in finding and selecting library materials and in the use of the public computers, personal electronic devices and library virtual materials.
-Processes book drop returns, operates Materials Handling system, sorts delivery and mail, routes materials, searches for holds and missing items and processes unclaimed requests.
-Completes financial report, counts out cash drawer and coin bill acceptor, and makes a bank deposit as needed.
-Under the direction of the manager(s)/librarian(s), changes the circulation status of items and routes or discards items as appropriate.
-Assists with opening and closing duties.
-Processes new materials.
-Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as mending materials, ordering and maintaining office supplies, and filling displays as assigned.
Requirements
Job Qualifications
-High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Knowledge of circulation policies and procedures preferred.
-Ability to frequently use computer equipment, cash register and standard office equipment.
-General knowledge of PC equipment required.
-Ability to speak effectively when addressing individuals and apply active listening skills. -Ability to communicate effectively when dealing with patrons, staff and members of the community.
-Ability to process patron fines and calculate change may be required.
-Ability to deal effectively with confrontational individuals and/or challenging situations.
Work Schedule: Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00-6:00; Thursday: 11:00-8:00; and alternating Friday/Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM *Subject to change
Compensation and Benefits: Starting hourly rate for this position is $17.25. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance along with paid time off and OPERS retirement. This position is open until filled.

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