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Open Date 08/06/2026 Requisition Number PRN17317N Job Title Cashiers Working Title Cashier - Box Office Event Staff Work Study Career Progression Track S00 Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 4 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Evening and weekends
Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00491 - Utah Presents Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Close Date 09/01/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 08/14/2026 Job Summary
UtahPresents, a multi-disciplinary presenter at the University of Utah, brings diverse artistic and cultural experiences to campus and the region through performances and related programs. UtahPresents Box Office, located in Kingsbury Hall, is responsible for ticketing and customer service operations for UtahPresents, as well as all events at Kingsbury Hall, Libby Gardner Hall, and Marriott Center for Dance.
The UtahPresents Box Office staff creates a welcoming environment for patrons in person, on the phone, and via email. Our staff will have a familiarity of all events, their content, and target audience. They disseminate accurate and helpful information to patrons regarding events, venue policies, seating and performance recommendations for the best patron experience. Our cashiers are responsible for cash so attention to detail is a must. Box Office Cashiers are usually the first interaction our patrons have with UtahPresents and set the standard for the rest of their experience!
Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
1 year cashier experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required. Basic mathematical skills and PC knowledge required. Bilingual skills are a plus.
This position will work nights and weekends.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Job Functions
- Answer the phones and in person guests courteously and professionally.
- Provide accurate information, answer questions, process requests, and resolve problems.
- Be well informed and knowledgeable of all events.
- Independently respond to box office emails in an accurate and professional manner.
- Follow training and guidance on when to escalate to a supervisor.
- Make outgoing calls to patrons for marketing campaigns.
- Process payment transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Reconcile cash drawers.
- Open and close facilities at beginning and end of shifts.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and office.
- Assist with special events and work remote box office locations.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Physical Abilities
This position is primarily seated but you will work events or locations where standing for 2-3 hours is required. Must be able to lift 10 pounds
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Cashier, I: Requires little to no related experience.
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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