Event Usher — Crowd & Safety Champion

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,400 - 29,055; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Washington, D.C. is seeking event staff who are friendly and possess strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include assisting patrons during events and maintaining safety and order. Candidates must be available for nights and weekends. This position is on-campus and requires successful background screening as a condition of hire.

Qualifications

• Possess a pleasant demeanor and good communication skills.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Tear or scan tickets.
• Direct patrons to their seats.
• Keep the house orderly during the event.
• Direct patrons to the nearest exit at the end of the program.
• Take appropriate action to clear patrons safely during an emergency.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The ideal candidate possesses a pleasant demeanor and good communication skills. Has availability to work nights and weekends. Duties include, but are not limited to tearing or scanning tickets, directing patrons to their seats, keeping the house orderly during the event, directing patrons to the nearest exit at the end of the program. In the event of an emergency, take appropriate action to clear patrons safely from the venue.

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The ideal candidate possesses a pleasant demeanor and good communication skills. Has availability to work nights and weekends. Duties include, but are not limited to tearing or scanning tickets, directing patrons to their seats, keeping the house orderly during the event, directing patrons to the nearest exit at the end of the program. In the event of an emergency, take appropriate action to clear patrons safely from the venue.

Minimum Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation

Family

Sub-Family

Stream

Level

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Hours Per Week: 20

Hiring Range $17.95

Work Schedule:

Position Designation:

Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Position Type:

Posting Number: T001124

Job Open Date: 03/25/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: No

Applicant Review Will Commence On:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.