Usher - Temporary

Job Description Summary

Penn Live Arts (PLA) at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking enthusiastic customer service oriented part-time Ushers to join PLA's Front of House team. Ushers play a significant role in the FOH department, offering the highest level of customer service for any patron, artist, client or visiting member of the public.

Responsibilities:

• Way finding
• Ticket taking
• Seating patrons
• Passing out programs
• Enforcing theatre/building policies
• Assisting patrons with accessibility needs
• Overseeing load in and load out of Rental set-up
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants have a friendly and professional demeanor, excellent customer services skills, enjoying being part of a team, and an ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. PLA events will primarily take place at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, but there may be off-site shifts, as well.

Usher shifts occur mostly nights and weekends, but availability during the day is a plus. We encourage all applicants with a unique perspective to apply, including Students, Artists, Working Professionals, Career Changers and so forth. We are committed to diversity in all areas both on stage and in Front of House. Please note: The position requires one to stand for long periods of time, may require late nights or weekends and occasional heavy lifting. Parking is not free on the University of Pennsylvania campus.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Penn Live Arts

Pay Range

$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.