Job Summary
Ushers create a welcoming environment for patrons to Kingsbury Hall
and the friendly faces of UtahPresents. They efficiently prepare
the space and then ensure patrons, artists, and staff have a safe
and enjoyable experience from the time their ticket are scanned, to
the safe departure from the venue. In the event of emergency,
Ushers are tasked in communicating safety procedures and working
together to enact the safety plan.
Qualifications
Excellent customer service and human relations skills; the ability
to work independently, exercise judgment, and resolve issues. May
be required to stand for a number of hours at a time, lift 10 lbs.,
and/or walk up and down stairs multiple times.
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students
who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current
year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid
section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received
a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this
application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have
received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.
Responsibilities
- Assist the House Manager with event setup and tear down in the
lobbies, auditorium, and exterior of the building.
Scan tickets to verify validity, and direct attendees to their
destination. Resolve seating issues as needed.
Provide clear direction, maintain order, and prevent panic in a
crisis.
Hand out programs and answer questions.
Enforce venue policies.
Keep the theatre property clean and free of debris.
May cross-train and work as a Box Office Cashier, Concessions,
Merchandise Seller, or Crossing Guard as staffing needs
require.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job
levels:
Event Support Specialist, I: Requires little to no
related experience.
Preferences
No experience required.
Previous experience in crowd management or ushering a plus.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN17293N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: The work schedule can vary based on
event schedules and are frequently on nights, weekends, and
sometimes holidays. An average shift is 3-4 hours. Shifts are
managed via an online scheduling application and are voluntarily
accepted by the employee, not assigned by the employer.
Department: 00491 - Utah Presents
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 15.00
Close Date: 09/30/2026
Open Until Filled:
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