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Theater Usher Staff


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 22022

      Department Overview:

      The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members and visitors through shared cultural, social and recreational events and experiences.

      Anticipated Start Date

      10/1/23

      Anticipated Hours Per Week

      8

      Schedule:

      Varies; typically, 1 or more 4-hour shifts per week.

      Nights and Weekends with some daytime events, especially in the summer.

      Salary/Wage Range:

      Hourly $15.00 to $15.00

      Number Of Positions

      2

      Position Summary/Job Duties:

      Our usher team assists in the following areas, but is not limited to:

      • Greeting and welcoming our patrons to the Wisconsin Union Theater
      • Assure the safety of all guests and be proactive in identifying potential issues as they arise.
      • Monitor access to events (scanning tickets, scanning Wiscards)
      • Help patrons navigate the theaters and Memorial Union; finding assigned seats, locating restrooms, refreshments, etc..
      • Support lobby setup and takedown within Shannon Hall & The Play Circle

      Qualifications:

      • Willingness to interact with our patrons.
      • Strong Customer Service
      • Flexibility and Dependability
      • Problem Solving Skills
      • Ability to handle fast-paced moments followed by duration of stagnation.
      • Multilingual candidates are a plus.

      Application Instructions:

      Submit an application through the Wisconsin Union website via the 'Apply Now' button.

      Contact:

      Org: Wisconsin Union
      Email: hr@union.wisc.edu
  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.