Customer Service Worker – Usher / Merchandise Seller (Pool)

CSU; Northridge (OH); On-site; USD 180 - 280; Full time

Job summary

CSUN's Soraya Center is seeking a Customer Service Worker – Merchandise Seller to support events at The Soraya and related venues. You will sell Soraya-branded and artist merchandise, assist patrons with seating, and uphold policies while delivering top-tier service.

On-call, on-campus position in Northridge with training, basic cash handling, and the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant performing arts community.

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR, AED and/or First Aid, and TIPS certifications are preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Alpha/numeric data entry at 35 keystrokes per minute desirable.

Responsibilities

• Scan or tear tickets, distribute programs, assist with seating and late seating.
• Set up, maintain and clean hospitality, dining, and kitchen areas per event needs.
• Assist patrons in merchandise sales and handle cash/credit card transactions.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as needed (customer service, disability assistance, evacuation).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Venue operations

Customer service

Ticket scanning

Cash handling

Bilingual

CPR/First Aid

Data entry

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun

Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the House Manager, the Customer Service Worker – Merchandise Seller provides customer service support for events at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) and other campus theaters supported by The Soraya, such as the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall, and sells Soraya-branded and artist merchandise during performances and events.

• Scanning or tearing of tickets; distributing programs; assisting patrons with finding their seats; assisting patrons with late seating; assisting with the enforcement of policies pertaining to patron possession of large personal items, food and beverage, and use of recording devices within the theatre; basic crowd control.
• Setting up, maintaining, and cleaning up of hospitality, dining, and kitchen areas according to artist's/renter’s needs; moving and setting up catering/food service equipment; observing all clients’ dietary and allergy considerations.
• Assists patrons in the sale of Soraya-branded merchandise and/or artist merchandise during performances and events. Provides the highest level of customer service by following proper cash and credit card handling procedures.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as needed, including but not limited to, team meetings, customer service and disability assistance training, and emergency evacuation training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR, AED and/or First Aid, and TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) certifications are preferred. Bilingual is a plus.

• Alpha/numeric data entry at 35 keystrokes per minute desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of performing arts venue operations, including security, safety, parking, access, ticketing, seating, VIP protocols, emergency procedures, and patron policies.
• Skill in providing courteous, professional customer service to artists, renters, guests, patrons, and audiences in a fast-paced event environment.
• Ability to accurately scan and process tickets, distribute programs, assist with seating and late seating, support crowd control, and address patron needs.
• Skill in selling merchandise and following proper cash and credit card handling procedures, while adapting effectively across Audience Services, Artists Entrance, and Hospitality assignments.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: 0101 / Helper/Aid / 0
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $16.90 – $17.90 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $16.90 - $25.36 per month.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Customer Service Worker – Usher/Merchandise POOL. Applications for these on-call positions will be accepted on a continuing basis through June 30, 2027 or until an adequate number of applications have been received.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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Advertised: Sep 18 2026 Pacific Daylight Time