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FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE ASSOCIATE (2 OPENINGS)
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TERM: April 5, 2010 – May 8, 2010
PAY: $400/month (Part-time, full-time during festival week, exempt, temporary, no benefits)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 26, 2010

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Festival Box Office Associate will work with the Box Office Manager to coordinate Box Office operations for the 26th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, April 29 through May 8, 2010.  The Box Office Associate will be primarily responsible for fulfilling ticket requests both before and during the festival

If applicable, academic credit may be offered in addition to financial compensation.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Receive and process ticket orders via Internet, phone and fax for general public and VC members
•    Work with the Box Office Manager to fulfill ticket requests from sponsors, artists, community co-presenters and special guests
•    Assist festival attendees in fulfilling ticket orders during Festival Week
•    Train temporary volunteers on the Festival ticketing system


QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Possess a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Attention to detail; strong organizational skills
•    Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
•    Ability to provide courteous and efficient customer service
•    Ability to work in and contribute to a happy box office environment
•    Working knowledge in Macintosh-based programs: Microsoft Word and Excel, FilemakerPro, and Internet proficiency
•    Ability to work with (and learn from) diverse ethnic communities and individual personalities


TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and cover letter by February 26, 2010  (RECEIPT Date) to:
Shinae Yoon, Executive Director, VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
120 Judge John Aiso St., Basement Level, Los Angeles, CA  90012 or
via email to shinae@vconline.org. No phone calls, please.

ABOUT VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Founded in 1970, Visual Communications is a full-service media arts center dedicated to the honest and accurate portrayals of Asian Pacific American peoples, communities and heritage through the media arts. Our mission is to promote intercultural understanding through the creation, presentation, preservation and support of media works by and about Asian Pacific Americans. Visual Communications is the presenter of The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Southern California’s premier showcase for Asian Pacific American and Asian international cinema.  Visual Communications is an equal opportunity employer.

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