Student Worker-Usher

Job Description

Front of House Ushering

Hours: Varies depending on show, primarily evenings and weekends with occasional morning shifts. Very flexible schedule with shifts varying between 5-7 hours.

Ushers’ main responsibility is assisting patrons as they enter the building and helping guests find their seats.

Other responsibilities include setup, breakdown, and ticket scanning. This is a front facing position meaning helping patrons is our number 1 priority.

Ushers Are Also Responsible For The Following

• Selling of merchandise during a performance
• Helping the managers with crowd controls for VIP events, Meet & Greet, etc.
• Helping the managers with the main set up for each performance. *This may require light heavy lifting of up to 25lbs*
• During emergency situations, helping the house manager guide all patrons out of the theater calmly and orderly.

Desired Skills And Traits

• Able to work well under pressure, in a fast paced environment
• Customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, can do attitude
• Team player
• Adaptable to changing situations

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.