Guest Services Staff - AEG Presents Great Lakes - Masonic Temple

AEG Presents; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Part time

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Benefits

Job summary

AEG Presents is seeking a Guest Services - Usher/Ticket Taker to be the first point of contact for guests inside the venue. You will provide a safe, welcoming environment and support event operations with a friendly, professional attitude.

Responsibilities include directing guests, scanning entry, managing wristbands, assisting ADA patrons, and upholding venue policies. Prior event experience is a plus; availability includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous event or venue experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced environment and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and guide them to restrooms, coat checks, VIP areas, and seating as needed.
• Scan tickets and manage wristbands for entry and access levels.
• Enforce venue policies and assist in emergency evacuations when required.
• Monitor guest flow and assist ADA patrons.
• Respond to guest questions and resolve concerns with a professional demeanor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

De-escalation

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Guest Services - Usher/Ticket Taker

Job Summary

Guest Services Staff will act as the primary provider of direct services to guests when they are inside the venue. They are responsible for providing a safe environment for all guests beginning the moment they enter the facility. The incumbent will provide a variety of customer service duties on behalf of the venue for its guests, in an expert, professional and friendly manner.

Essential Functions

• Answer guest questions, direct guests to important areas of the venue (restrooms, ATM, coat checks, VIP areas, and concert area) and provide additional assistance whenever necessary.
• Operate the various coat check rooms within established guidelines and procedures at the venue.
• Scan tickets for entry into the venue, administer applicable wristbands for event entrance (21+, VIP Access, Private Event Access).
• Greet guests and resolve guest complaints, escalating concerns as necessary.
• Seat guests and assist ADA patrons.
• Enforce all policies and procedures of the venue. Complete all company and venue required trainings.
• Act as a member of the emergency evacuation team by communicating with and directing guests during a facility emergency.
• Monitor venue during guest arrival and exit to comply with fire department safety regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by Management and Supervisors.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency
• Previous experience preferred, but not required
• Reliable, punctual, and regular in attendance
• Ability to work in a loud and fast paced environment
• Ability to de‑escalate tense situations
• Ability to work in varying conditions
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude with superior customer service skills, and be team oriented
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time
• Strong intrapersonal skills with an outgoing, friendly personality
• Strong listening and verbal communication skills
• Availability to work various hours: nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferences

• Previous experience working in events and knowledge of the music industry preferred
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed according to venue schedule.

Payscale

$14 - $17

Benefits

Part‑time: This position may be eligible for benefits (ACA qualification).

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.