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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Ticket Seller will assist guests in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner with ticket purchases, distribution of Will Call tickets, and accurate information pertaining to the Peoples Bank Arena and Pratt & Whitney Stadium and events held in both buildings.

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.94-$17.61

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 28, 2026.

The PeoplesBank Arena is Connecticut's premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleven-time National Champion UConn Women's Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men's Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men's & Women's basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses. The PeoplesBank Arena is also home to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, the primary developmental affiliate of the New York Rangers. The PeoplesBank Arena entertains millions of visitors annually with a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows throughout the season. The venue has played host to an extraordinary roster of world-renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others. The PeoplesBank Arena will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come.

• Arrives for each scheduled shift on time, in uniform and ready to work
• Welcomes guests to the PeoplesBank Areana and Pratt & Whitney Stadium whether in person or on the telephone with a smile and pleasant greeting
• Attentively listens to guests' questions and requests while providing accurate information to guests relative to events being held in the building, including dates, times, ticket prices, discounts, restrictions, seating options, event descriptions and general information about the facility
• Accurately generates tickets from the computerized system and retains tickets until payment transaction is complete
• Handles payment transactions whether by cash or credit card in an accurate, efficient and timely manner
• Ensure that an acceptable credit card is provided, supported by a photo ID, and the guest signs the receipt, or with regard to cash purchases, any change is counted back to the guest
• Ensures that cash count is accurate at beginning of shift and that when the cash drawer is counted at the end of the shift by management, the cash in the drawer equals the amount taken in per the ticketing system, plus the starting bank
• Listens to guest concerns and complaints in a calm and patient manner and resolves issue to the satisfaction of guest or, if necessary, contacts Supervisor/Manager to assist guest
• Troubleshoots guest ticketing issues and, if necessary, works with Supervisor/Manager to help resolve the issue.

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Prior experience with a computerized ticketing system preferred.
• Moderate technology skills including computers and smartphones.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Previous cash handling and/or retail experience.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently deal with large quantities of cash and process credit card transactions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible records.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends and some holidays.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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