Event Staff-Box Office/Usher

Yale University

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Collective Bargaining, Customer Support/Service, Food Services, Legal, Retail, Sales, Theater, University/School Policies, University/School Regulations
POSTED
27 days ago

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Position Focus:
-Serves in front of house positions, including ushers, ticket-takers, concessionaires, and accessibility aids.

-Responsibilities include patron greeting, ticket scanning/collecting, seat assistance and program distribution, general building and area directional assistance, providing accessibility services, including elevator, ramp, and mobility device support, concessions service and sales, crowd evacuation assistance, outdoor greeting, and other duties as assigned by the House Manager or Assistant Director of Audience Services.

-The front of house staff works with the House Manager(s) to ensure excellent customer service, safety, and consistency of experience for all patrons.

Required Skills and Abilities

1:Have customer service experience (retail, food service, working with public, point-of sale, etc.).
2:Have an appreciation for theater arts.

3:Be available for a minimum of 2 shifts per production week.
4:Be willing to act in case of emergency.

Principal Responsibilities

Provides customer services as follows: works as an usher, ticket taker, ticket seller or will call attendant at events and contests. Required Education and Experience N/A - temp only; not posted. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s): Physical Requirements Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

06/25/2026

Job Category

Administrative Support

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade A

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly Range

$22.58

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

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