Head Usher

3 weeks ago

Gainesville, United States University of Florida Full time

Job Description:

Work schedule highly variable depending upon event schedule and will require evening and weekend work, averaging five to fifteen hours per week. Comfortable with non-traditional work schedule and environment. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, safely lift and carry pounds, and climb 2 flights of stairs.

Work Duties include: Preparing Front of House spaces before audience arrival and returning spaces to normal post-performance. Supervising a team of volunteer ushers; overseeing safety and crowd management during events; greeting patrons and assisting with any issues that arise; training and on boarding new volunteer ushers.

Successful candidate will present strong customer service and leadership skills, with a positive and professional manner. Candidates should enjoy working with the public as a friendly, outgoing, positive team player demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills. Candidates should feel comfortable responding in the event of an emergency, and keep safety at the forefront of all decisions.

CPR/First Aid certification, and crowd management training to include completion of International Association of Venue Managers Trained Crowd Manager are required and offered at no cost.

Expected Salary:

$.-$. commensurate with experience

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; Customer Service, Event Services and/or House Management experience required.

Flexible schedule as performances are during the evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; Customer Service, Event Services and/or House Management experience required. Flexible schedule as performances are during the evenings and weekends.

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