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Patron Services Agent

Nashville, Tennessee, United States · On-site

Entry level

Position Status: Part-Time Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Box Office Manager Location: Onsite at TPAC's Box Office Start Date: after July 27, 2026 Core Values Inclusion, Creative Excellence, Innovation, Collabo…

Skills: Tessitura CRM, Customer Support, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Time Management

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Patron Services Agent

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States • On-site

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  • Part-time
  • high school
  • Posted 15d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Patron Services Agent processes ticketing transactions and handles patron inquiries via phone, email, and in-person. They are responsible for managing ticket orders, exchanges, and providing event information for all TPAC venues.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of customer support experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends are required.

Full job description

Position Status: Part-Time
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Box Office Manager
Location: Onsite at TPAC's Box Office
Start Date: after July 27, 2026

Core Values
Inclusion, Creative Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Purposeful Service

Position Overview
The Patron Services Agent processes ticketing transactions quickly and accurately using Tessitura CRM software and fields phone, email, and in-person patron inquiries. With a focus on excellence, this position ensures client and patron satisfaction, through broad product knowledge and precise order processing for all events at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center/War Memorial Auditorium. This position is a positive team player, engaged with our company and TPAC’s mission, and serves as a physical representation of TPAC’s core values. By balancing creative solutions with understanding and patience, the Patron Services Agent is an active, accurate, and valuable front line service provider for our patrons, clients, and fellow staff members. 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Contributes to a team-based culture focused on respect, communication, inclusivity, and collaboration.
  • Provides call center support for all incoming and outgoing calls.
    • Follows up on voicemails left by patrons for all call center lines.
    • Responds to customer service issues as directed by Manger of Patron Services.
    • Assists with special communications with TPAC patrons including those requiring a third-party translator.
    • Provides event information for all shows at TPAC.
  • Processes ticket orders and exchanges for all ticketed events held at TPAC’s venues.
  • Provides the aforementioned services to patrons in person at the Box Office.
  • Monitors and responds to patron emails sent to the Box Office inbox.
  • Works ticketed events, distributing will call tickets and handling walk-up ticket sales.
  • At direction of Box Office Management, implements outbound customer service calls to ticket buyers. 
  • Assists in providing support at information tables during season roll out.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

Required: 

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
  • Strong organizational skills. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Previous 6 months experience in customer support. 
  • Solid working computer knowledge of standard Windows computer applications including MS Word, Excel, & Outlook. 
  • Able to concentrate on multiple problems at once. 
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills. 
  • Customer service savvy and ability to handle the public with care. 
  • Trusted to handle confidential material. 
  • The ability to prioritize and identify critical issues, and work towards resolutions.
  • Capacity to accommodate a flexible schedule, including daytimes, evenings, weekends, and holidays as well as being able to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. 

Highly Desired: 

  • Two or more years customer service experience and/or training. Knowledge and familiarity with the Tessitura ticketing system. Bilingual fluency in Spanish.

Encouraged:

  • Previous box office experience and passionate about the performing arts.

Availability:

  • Seeking daytime and/or evening availability 

Software and Services Used

  • Microsoft Office Suite – primarily Outlook
  • Tessitura CRM
  • Mitel Computer Based Phone System 
  • Zoom/Microsoft Teams

Frequent Functions and Working Conditions

Frequent Functions: Working in an office environment and customer-facing role. Comfort with navigating both front of house and backstage areas. Night and weekend operations show support.

  • Physical: Seeing, Hearing/Listening, Dexterity, Ascending/Descending Stairs, Standing/Being Stationary for long periods of time
  • Mental: Understanding & writing simple written/verbal communications, Analysis/Problem Solving, Judgement/Decision Making, Spatial Awareness, Basic Math Skills
  • Work Environment: Shift work, Works with others, independent work, Verbal Communication, Face to Face Contact
     

Occasional Functions: 

  • Physical: Lifting/Moves/Transports 30 lbs., Pushing/Pulling, Bending/Stooping
  • Work Environment: Ability to work outside in all weather conditions including seasonably hot or cold temperatures, Loud Environments

TPAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.   All aspects of the employment process will be merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or other protected characteristics.

Related keywords

Tessitura CRMBox OfficeCustomer ServiceTicketingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMitelZoomMicrosoft TeamsPerforming ArtsCRM SoftwareCall CenterEvent ManagementBilingual

About Tennessee Performing Arts Center

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A nonprofit cultural anchor institution in Nashville, Tennessee.

Industry
Performing Arts
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
LinkedIn followers
8,526

Since 1980, the nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center has welcomed more than 14 million audience members and served more than 1.8 million children and adults with performances at TPAC, teacher resources, professional development opportunities, classroom residencies, and enrichment programs. TPAC manages four venues, including Andrew Jackson Hall, James K. Polk Theater, Andrew Johnson Theater, and War Memorial Auditorium, the storied music venue located across 6th Avenue. Each year, TPAC serves several hundred thousand audience members with the HCA/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC series, a variety of special engagements, and the productions of three resident artistic companies – Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Repertory Theatre. For more information, visit TPAC.org.

Offices: 505 Deaderick Street, Third Floor, Nashville, TN 37243, US

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About Tennessee Performing Arts Center

LinkedInVisit site

A nonprofit cultural anchor institution in Nashville, Tennessee.

Industry
Performing Arts
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
LinkedIn followers
8,526

Since 1980, the nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center has welcomed more than 14 million audience members and served more than 1.8 million children and adults with performances at TPAC, teacher resources, professional development opportunities, classroom residencies, and enrichment programs. TPAC manages four venues, including Andrew Jackson Hall, James K. Polk Theater, Andrew Johnson Theater, and War Memorial Auditorium, the storied music venue located across 6th Avenue. Each year, TPAC serves several hundred thousand audience members with the HCA/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC series, a variety of special engagements, and the productions of three resident artistic companies – Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Repertory Theatre. For more information, visit TPAC.org.

Offices: 505 Deaderick Street, Third Floor, Nashville, TN 37243, US

performanceartisticvibrantBroadwayconcertscomedyand arts educationPerforming ArtsSportsEvents
View all jobs at Tennessee Performing Arts Center

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