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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
- Ticket Taker
- Ticket Attendant
- Lobby Attendant
- Event Staff
- Docent
- Volunteer Services Specialist
- Visitor Services Technician
- Visitor Services Coordinator
- Visitor Service Assistant
- Usher
- Ticket Collector
- Theater Usher
- Spot Worker
- Spot Man
- Program Attendant
- Press Box Custodian
- Official Greeter
- Museum Host/Hostess
- Lodge Attendant
- House Manager
- Head Usher
- 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 “Usher”
- Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
- Manage informational kiosks or displays of event signs or posters.
- Lead tours and answer visitors' questions about the exhibits.
- Clean facilities.
- Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances.
- Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children.
- Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.
- Distribute programs to patrons.
- Schedule or manage staff, such as volunteer usher corps.
- Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
- Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
- Page individuals wanted at the box office.
- Work with others to change advertising displays.
- Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.
- Assist patrons by giving directions to points in or outside of the facility or providing information about local attractions.
- Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary.
- Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise.
- Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.
- Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
- Greet patrons attending entertainment events.
- Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments.
- 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
- Hand-held flashlights
- Facility maps
- Fire extinguishers
- Two way radios
- First aid kits
- Electronic ticket scanners
- Ticket scanning software
- Microsoft Windows Mobile
- Ticket Alternative Express Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel