Usher, Theatre and Dance. Fall 2026

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Delaware’s Department of Theatre and Dance seeks a personable Front-of-House Usher to support Resident Ensemble Players productions, Undergraduate Dance performances, and Undergraduate Theatre performances. You will deliver excellent customer service and assist patrons throughout the venue.

Eligible applicants are UD undergraduate students. Positions are on the Fall 2026 schedule, with base staffing as needed for multiple venues and performances, including Roselle Center for

Qualifications

• Customer Service experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Flexible scheduling
• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate excellent judgment in decision-making
• Must be available for at least 3 shifts per production.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: greeting patrons, directing patrons within the performance space, and assisting patrons in finding their seats, assisting patrons in accessing our digital playbill, etc.
• Scanning/stubbing tickets
• Monitoring the audience during a performance
• Setting up the seating area in our main lobby
• Various other Front-of-House related tasks assigned by the House Manager

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Judgment/Decision making

Scheduling flexibility

Availability for shifts

Job description

Usher, Theatre and Dance. Fall 2026

Job no: 503655

Work type: Student

Location: Newark, DE

Categories: Conference and Event Services, All Students, Student Services, Fall Semester

Estimated Pay: $15.00 per hour

Number of Jobs Available: 4

Schedule: Scheduled is base off of need to staff performances

Location: Roselle Center for the Arts; Hartshorn Hall; Mitchell Hall

Role Description:

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Delaware is seeking a personable and dependable individual to join the Front-of-House Usher team. This position will assist in all aspects of Front-of-House operations for the Resident Ensemble Players (REP)'s theatre productions, Undergrad Dance performances, and Undergrad Theatre performances. Individual must have top notch customer service skills when dealing with personal interactions with our patrons.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: greeting patrons, directing patrons within the performance space, and assisting patrons in finding their seats, assisting patrons in accessing our digital playbill, etc.
• Scanning/stubbing tickets
• Monitoring the audience during a performance
• Setting up the seating area in our main lobby
• Various other Front-of-House related tasks assigned by the House Manager

Qualifications:

• Customer Service experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Flexible scheduling
• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate excellent judgment in decision-making.
• Must be available for at least 3 shifts per production.

Schedule:

Performances are Thursday nights, Friday nights, Saturday afternoons and nights, and Sunday afternoons during each production run.
How I Learned What I Learned - September 4th through 20th
Fireflies - October 29th through November 15th
Fall Undergrad Theatre Production - November 6th through November 8th >Fall Undergrad Dance Performance - December 4th through December 5th
Slow Food - February 18th through March 7th
Spring Undergrad Dance Performance - March 5th through March 6th
Spring Undergrad Theatre Production - April 9th through April 11th
Gaslight - April 22nd through May 9th

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here . Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Delaware and be in good academic standing. To be considered for additional on-campus employment, applicantscombined on-campus employment, including teaching, research and graduate assistantship, must not exceed 29.5 hours per week.

Graduate students on contract may hold additional employment, on campus or off, up to 29.5 hours per week total without approval by the student’s program, the student advisor or the Graduate College. However, graduate students on contract are encouraged to discuss additional employment with their advisors to avoid any situations that might hinder timely progress toward the degree.

Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The Department of Theatre and Dance is looking to hire Ushers for Front of House Operations at Resident Ensemble Player performances and other Departmental events.