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Job Title : Front of House Staff
Department : School of Art & Design
Supervisor : Jane Baker
Starting Rate of Pay : $8.50
Length of Time : Per Semester
Department Description
The School of Art and Design (SOAD) offers a wide variety of collaborative, hands-on learning opportunities for students. The front of house staff will assist SOAD in successfully running the front of house for public events such as gallery openings, performances, open houses, Creative Arts fellows events, etc. In this role, front of house staff will primarily report to the Production Manager / Art Technician as they run Theater and Dance Front of House, but may also receive communication from SOAD Administrative Assistant or Publicity Manager regarding events in need of staff.
Job Description
The Front of House, Usher staff greet patrons for performances at the Pauline Theatre, Empty Space Theatre, and the Hayworth Chapel. Theater, Dance, and music performances are typically at 7 : 30 PM.
Students will serve as ushers and box office staff at SOAD events and, in the event the Production Manager cannot be at a performance, serve as House Manager as well.
These roles include seating guests, ensuring guests have tickets, managing ticket sales, ensuring the house is clean, and helping the show run successfully.
Specific to Front of House :
While seated in the lobby, Front of House staff greet patrons and check them in by asking for the patron's name, then clicking the “checked in” box on the ticket site. The Front of House staff stays in the lobby for the duration of the performance. Total work time is approximately 6 : 15 PM - 9 : 15 PM.
Specific to Ushering :
Ushers also greet patrons after they check in. They are available to answer questions, suggest restrooms, and keep patrons from entering the theater until “house opens” at 7 PM. The doors to the theater typically open at 7 : 30 PM. Total work time is approximately 6 : 30 PM - 7 : 45 PM.
Job Location / Hours Required
The majority of the time, students will report to either the Pauline Theater in Hayworth Fine Arts Center or the Black Box, also known as the Empty Space Theater. Occasionally, shows will happen in other locations on campus, and in those cases, students will be notified ahead of time. This position requires a cumulative total of 30 hours per semester.
Responsibilities :
- Usher for productions
- Ensure the house is clean
- Run the box office
- Serve as House Manager as needed
- Other duties as necessary for individual productions
Required Qualifications :
Students must be kind, friendly, and able to work quickly when necessary. Students must also be organized and have good time management skills.
Desired Skills :
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Salary : $9
