THEATRE USHER (Student/Work Study)

University of Michigan-Flint School of Management; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan-Flint's Flint Campus is seeking a Theatre Usher (Temporary) to direct patrons to seats, open and close the venue, and observe audience activity during events. Onsite, full-time or part-time temporary work with flexible shifts; ushers may watch events for free but seating is not guaranteed.

Onsite, the role is temporary; duties include learning seating arrangements, distributing programs, checking restrooms, enforcing policy, assisting disabled guests, evacuating in

Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled at the University of Michigan-Flint.

Responsibilities

• Learning the Theatres' seating arrangement.
• Distributing programs.
• Check restrooms before and after the performance for refuse or needed items.
• Inform guest of company policy.
• Food and drinks are prohibited
• Voice or video recording is not granted
• Accountable for assisting disabled guest.
• Safely evacuating people in case of an emergency.
• Cleaning the Theatre after guest have departed.
• Communicating with guest and making them feel comfortable.

Skills

Customer service

Guest assistance

Job description

Job Summary

Direct patrons to their seats and venue facilities. Open and close the House as needed. Observe patron activity in the House during events and enforce policy as needed. Ushers get to watch the event for free (but may not be guaranteed a seat).

Responsibilities

• Learning the Theatres' seating arrangement.
• Distributing programs.
• Check restrooms before and after the performance for refuse or needed items.
• Inform guest of company policy.
• Food and drinks are prohibited
• Voice or video recording is not granted
• Accountable for assisting disabled guest.
• Safely evacuating people in case of an emergency.
• Cleaning the Theatre after guest have departed.
• Communicating with guest and making them feel comfortable.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled at the University of Michigan-Flint. Position open to all majors.

Desired Qualifications

• An interest in theatre and/or live event production.
• Any level of experience with customer service, ushering, and performance venues is preferred but not required. You will be trained on the job.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Temp job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Working Title

THEATRE USHER (Student/Work Study)

Job Title

STAGEHAND (TEMP)

Job Details

Work Location Flint Campus Flint, MI

Modes of Work Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status Nonexempt

Organizational Group Flint Cas

Department Flint Theatre and Dance

Posting Begin/End Date 9/22/2026 - 10/06/2026

Salary $15.00 - $15.00

Career Interest Temporary Job Opening