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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
Posted Job Title USHER
Job Profile Title Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
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.
Job Description
Responsibilities of ushers include, but are not limited to:
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
Utilizing a 2-way radio for communication
Attend pre-event meetings and other training as assigned by the manager
Other duties as needed
In doing so, Ushers are essential to ensuring a memorable and safe theatre experience at a variety of events, from performances to lectures to receptions.
We welcome diverse audiences from around the city and internationally to our events and encourage applicants with multiple language skills to apply.
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.
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.
The pay for this position is $15.00/hour.
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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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.
Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.
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