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Seeking self motivated, responsible, and dependable part-time ushers to serve inside the house of Emerson College: Office of the Arts venues. This position reports to the Guest Experience Manager. Main responsibilities for this role revolve around assisting guests with their needs and being available to assist them with any potential issues that may arise. All ushers wear uniforms and are often required to stand for periods up to 4 hours. Hours are limited and only available when there are events. Weeknights and weekends are required.
Provide a primary level of assistance to guests, including greeting, wayfinding, and acting as an information resource.
Allow or disallow guest access into the theatre.
Direct guests to their proper seats and immediately report ticket problems to the House Manager on Duty.
Answer questions and provide guests with other information.
Assist guests with specific needs, including assisting with accessibility requests and seating concerns.
Enforce basic theatre and college policies.
In an emergency, guide and assist all guests to exit and re-enter consistent with Emerson policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.
Excellent customer skills required, including tact, professionalism, and patience.
Previous theatre experience preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.
Strong communication skills
Proactive in a fast paced environment
Basic customer service skills
Able to collaborate with a wide range of individuals
Must be friendly and personable
Must be a team player who is able to work well in a fast-paced environment
An interest in theatre and a genuine desire to work with people is a plus
PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requires ability to lift and move objects that are light
Requires ability to move materials occasionally
Requires ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours
WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
Standard Theater Environment
The hourly rate for the House Usher position is $15.25
Grade of Position: T01N
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 15.00
In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.
Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.
Emerson College is internationally recognized as the nation’s premier institution of higher learning devoted to communication and the arts.
Energized by engagement with the creative life of Boston, Los Angeles, and the Netherlands, our students are independent minds from diverse backgrounds who develop their own personal voice and expertise in professions that profoundly shape society and culture in the 21st century.
Emerson is internationally recognized in its fields of specialization, which are communication studies; marketing communication; journalism; communication sciences and disorders; visual and media arts; the performing arts; and writing, literature and publishing. Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society.
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Faculty: 457 full- and part-time faculty
Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Retention & Graduation Rates: 87.4% retention rate for freshmen (Fall 2015); 80.5% six-year graduation