Usher

The George Washington University; Washington; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a dedicated individual to join their events team. This part-time role involves ensuring a smooth experience for patrons during events, including ticket management and assisting with seating. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor, ready to work evenings and weekends. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant university community while gaining valuable experience in event operations. If you are passionate about customer service and enjoy working in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Pleasant demeanor and good communication skills are essential.
• Availability to work nights and weekends is required.

Responsibilities

• Tear or scan tickets and direct patrons to their seats.
• Maintain order during events and assist patrons in emergencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Emergency Response

Job description

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:

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

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Position Information

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

College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time

Hours Per Week: 20

Hiring Range: $17.50

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; evenings and weekends

Position Designation: Telework: No

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: T000629

Job Open Date: 08/07/2024

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/Affirmative Action 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• This role is a GWTemps role. GWTemps is the internal temporary agency at GW. As a university employee, you are eligible to apply to internal university postings if you ever wanted to transition from a temporary role to a permanent role. Since this is a temporary position, this role is ineligible for university benefits, to include, annual/vacation leave, university and federal holiday pay, university closure/administrative pay, retirement benefits, healthcare insurance, etc. Do you acknowledge this information?

• Yes
• No

Required Documents:

• Resume

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter

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