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“Head Usher” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.
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Job Description
Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest rooms and telephones.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-3031.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 21,740.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 10.00
- Currently, there are 117,920 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers”.
Also Known As…
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
- Visitor Services Specialist
- Visitor Services Representative
- Visitor Services Associate
- Visitor Services Assistant
- Usher
- Ticket Taker
- Ticket Attendant
- Lobby Attendant
- Event Staff
- Docent
- Volunteer Services Specialist
- Visitor Services Technician
- Visitor Services Coordinator
- Visitor Service Assistant
- Ticket Collector
- Theater Usher
- Spot Worker
- Spot Man
- Program Attendant
- Press Box Custodian
- Official Greeter
- Museum Host/Hostess
- Lodge Attendant
- House Manager
- Gate Tender
- Gate Clerk
- Gate Attendant
- Event Attendant
- Drive-in Theater Attendant
- Doorperson
- Door Tender
- Door Captain
- Door Attendant
- Concessionist
- Children's Attendant
- Attractions Associate
- Admittance Attendant
Tasks for “Head Usher”
- Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
- Page individuals wanted at the box office.
- Work with others to change advertising displays.
- Schedule or manage staff, such as volunteer usher corps.
- Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary.
- Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
- Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments.
- Greet patrons attending entertainment events.
- Clean facilities.
- Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances.
- Distribute programs to patrons.
- Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children.
- Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
- Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.
- Manage informational kiosks or displays of event signs or posters.
- Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise.
- Assist patrons by giving directions to points in or outside of the facility or providing information about local attractions.
- Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
- Lead tours and answer visitors' questions about the exhibits.
- Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.
- Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.
- Verify credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press box and permit only authorized persons to enter.
- Count and record number of tickets collected.
Related Technology & Tools
- Facility maps
- Electronic ticket scanners
- Two way radios
- Hand-held flashlights
- First aid kits
- Fire extinguishers
- Microsoft Office
- Ticket scanning software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows Mobile
- Ticket Alternative Express Entry