Event Staff Usher

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

OREM, UT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$15–$17.90 Per Hour

SKILLS

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Defibrillator, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Emergency Procedures, Emergency Response, Entertainment and Media, Event Management, First Aid, Hospitality and Tourism, Interpersonal Skills, Lobbying, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performing Arts, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Sports, Team Player

LOCATION

OREM, UT

POSTED

1 day ago

Event Staff Usher

Salary: $15.00 - $17.90 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: FY2605971

Closing: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel

Position Announcement

The Event Staff I - Crowd Manager role at Utah Valley University offers a dynamic opportunity to be at the center of exciting campus and community events while helping create a safe, welcoming, and memorable experience for every guest. From concerts and performances at the UCCU Center to a variety of university gatherings, this position provides hands-on involvement in event operations, including assisting with guest entry, seating, accessibility accommodations, and overall venue readiness. As a frontline team member, you will interact with a wide range of individuals, patrons, donors, visiting artists, and university personnel, while building strong customer service and communication skills.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy teamwork, problem-solving, and engaging with the public. Event Staff gain valuable experience in crowd management, safety awareness, and operational coordination by monitoring guest flow, supporting orderly entry and exit, and responding to event needs in real time. UVU offers an inclusive and supportive workplace where employees play an important role in bringing events to life while developing transferable skills applicable across hospitality, entertainment, and public service industries.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Guest Services and Patron Assistance: Provide exceptional customer service by greeting patrons, scanning or validating tickets, answering questions, and assisting guests with seating, ADA accommodations, venue amenities, and event information. Help create a welcoming, professional, and service-oriented environment for all guests, donors, visiting artists, artist management, university personnel, and members of the public.
• Crowd Management and Safety Monitoring: Monitor guest activity and assigned public areas to support a safe, orderly, and secure event environment. Assist with crowd movement, ingress and egress, and security screenings as assigned. Identify and report safety concerns, suspicious activity, prohibited items, congestion, or behavioral issues to supervisors in accordance with venue procedures.
• Event Operations and Area Readiness: Support event operations before, during, and after events by maintaining assigned posts, helping prepare public areas for guest use, keeping lobbies and seating areas neat and organized, and assisting with opening, event, and closing responsibilities as assigned.
• Policy Enforcement and Incident Reporting: Assist with communicating and reinforcing venue policies, event rules, and guest expectations professionally. Observe and report guest concerns, policy violations, and routine incidents to supervisors, event security, or other appropriate personnel in accordance with venue procedures.
• Emergency Procedures and Guest Support: Assist with emergency response actions by remaining alert, following staff direction, helping communicate instructions to guests, and supporting orderly movement during alarms, evacuations, shelter-in-place situations, or other emergency conditions.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months of experience in customer se
rvice, guest services, event staffing, ushering, or a related public-facing role preferred.
• Experience working in a sports, entertainment, performing arts, or university event venue.
• Experience with ticket scanning, guest screening, ADA seating assistance, or front-of-house event operations. CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic customer service principles and front-of-house event operations in a public venue setting.

• Knowledge of basic crowd management practices, including crowd flow, guest movement, and maintaining clear public areas.

• Knowledge of suspicious activity, disruptive behavior, prohibited items, and other indicators that may affect safety and security.

• Knowledge of venue policies, event rules, emergency procedures, evacuation protocols, and reporting practices.

• Knowledge of when and how to seek assistance for ticketing issues, guest concerns, unruly patrons, medical situations, safety hazards, and other incidents.

• Knowledge of the general layout, amenities, seating areas, entrances, exits, restrooms, concessions, and public access points within the UCCU Center and other UVU venues.

Skills

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Effective verbal communication skills, including providing clear directions and professional interaction with guests and staff.

• Strong observation skills, situational awareness, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Conflict de-escalation and problem-solving skills for handling routine guest concerns and operational issues.

• Organizational skills to maintain assigned posts and support event operations effectively.

Abilities

• Ability to create a positive, welcoming experience for guests and visitors.

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and focused during high-pressure situations or emergencies.

• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, staff, security personnel, and event partners.

• Ability to provide professional, courteous service to all guests and stakeholders.

• Ability to monitor crowds and public areas and recognize safety concerns or policy violations.

• Ability to assist with crowd movement, ingress and egress, and orderly guest flow.

• Ability to follow and apply venue procedures, event rules, and emergency protocols.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Ability to assist guests with seating, directions, ADA accommodations, and venue services.

• Ability to maintain a neat, organized, and professional event environment.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable hours based on event schedules.

• Ability to perform effectively in a public-facing, team-oriented environment requiring flexibility and dependability.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pr
egnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About the Company

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution. A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University’s facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.

COMPANY SIZE

1,500 to 1,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Education

FOUNDED

1941

WEBSITE

http://www.uvu.edu/

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