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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 and has availability to work nights and weekends. Duties include 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; and, in the event of an emergency, taking appropriate action to clear patrons safely from the venue.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.

Job Details

• Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• Hours per week: 20
• Salary: $17.95 per hour
• Employee onsite status: on-campus (in person)
• Background screening required: successful completion 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.