Ticket Taker- Gramercy Theatre

Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Paid caregiver leave (six months)

Exclusive employee ticketing program

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking part-time ushers/greeters/ticket takers to help ensure a safe, clean and welcoming venue experience. You will greet guests, scan tickets, guide seating, and assist with special needs while upholding safety and sustainability efforts.

The role requires strong communication, tactful interaction, and a willingness to work a flexible schedule during events. Compensation is hourly, and benefits include access to exclusive live-event programs for employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1+ year in a guest service role preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy.
• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs and occasional sitting, lifting and carrying 25 lbs+.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, scan guest tickets upon entry to the venue, answer guest questions, assist guests with locating their seats and examine tickets for entry to various seat levels around the venue during the event.
• Assist with keeping the venue safe, clean and presentable to the guest.
• Resolve guest complaints or problems.
• Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity.
• Provide assistance to guests with special needs, such as helping with seat accommodations.
• Show CARE by participating in venue recycling efforts before, during and after the show.
• Guide guests to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
• May assist in verifying staff credentials to generally restricted areas.
• Show CARE by participating in the venue’s sustainability program which could include implementing programs that conserve resources/prevent waste such as sorting waste and collecting recycling and educating our fans about our efforts.
• Partner with fellow band members at the end of show to close the venue- this may include collecting recyclables from the lawn and/or reserved section, picking up and properly storing event equipment such as lawn chairs, barricade, Etc.
• Assist patrons by giving directions places inside or outside the venue.
• Ensure guests are safely enjoying the show.
• Additional tasks as requested by management.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: Who Are We?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. As the largest producer of live music concerts, Live Nation Concerts operates over 45 venues across the United States. For additional information, visit http://www.livenationentertainment.com/.

Who Are You?

Employees have a leading role in the service experience our guests have. The extent to which we recognize our employees for service well done, is the extent to which they will care not only for the guests, but for each other. That’s why SAFETY for employees and guests is our first priority. We show CARE around every corner and look to create ENCORE moments of service excellence for everyone. And our commitment to EFFICIENCY, is our way of staying well-organized. So, join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans.

The Role:

As an usher, greeter or ticket taker, you help to ensure safety, help to maintain the cleanliness of the venue and engage with guests to assist with their needs before, during and after the show.

Job Functions:

• Greet guests, scan guest tickets upon entry to the venue, answer guest questions, assist guests with locating their seats and examines tickets for entry to various seat levels around the venue during the event.
• Assist with keeping the venue safe, clean and presentable to the guest.
• Resolve guest complaints or problems.
• Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity.
• Provide assistance to with guests with special needs, such as helping with seat accommodations.
• Show CARE by participating in venue recycling efforts before, during and after the show.
• Guide guests to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
• May assist in verifying staff credentials to generally restricted areas.
• Show CARE by participating in the venue’s sustainability program which could include implementing programs that conserve resources/prevent waste such as sorting waste and collecting recycling and educating our fans about our efforts.
• Partner with fellow band members at the end of show to close the venue- this may include collecting recyclables from the lawn and/or reserved section, picking up and properly storing event equipment such as lawn chairs, barricade, Etc.
• Assist patrons by giving directions places inside or outside the venue.
• Ensure guests are safely enjoying the show.
• Additional tasks as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least 1+ year in a guest service role preferred
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy
• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs and occasional sitting, lifting and carrying 25 lbs.+

Equal Employment Opportunity

Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this position is: $17.00 USD Hourly. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• generous vacation
• healthcare
• retirement benefits
• student loan repayment
• tuition reimbursementsix months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering
• perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips
• access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program

Eligibility

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.