Usher

This is a Full Time Job


The New Amsterdam Theater is currently seeking friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals with strong communication skills to join the Ushering Team for the opening of one of our shows in September. All applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule including matinees, nights, weekends and holidays. Shifts are defined as 4.5 hours in length, and a commitment to being available for a minimum of six total shifts per week.

Responsibilities
include but are not limited to:
• Meet, Greet and Welcome guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre
• Politely directing and escorting guests to their seats and various areas within the theatre.
• Providing guests with programs and other relevant materials, including inserting materials into programs.
• Checking assigned section for cleanliness.
• Visually sweep the theaters to check for potential safety issues and lost and found items.
• Be aware of and enforce appropriate house rules.
• Flexibility with schedule changes and assignments can include aisle directing and seating on the Orchestra, Mezzanine & Balcony levels, guest elevator posts and audience exits.
• Available to work occasional special events on short notice.
• Must be aware of, and follow, the proper procedures for assisting guests with disabilities.
• Attend pre-event Usher meetings and other trainings as required by management.
• Demonstrate or be willing to learn in-depth knowledge of the New Amsterdam Theatre and demonstrate command of the safety and evacuation procedures from all points within each venue.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a customer service environment
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Passion for interacting with and providing an inclusive, high quality experience for Guests from a diversity of backgrounds
• Capable of working in a fast pace ever changing environment
• Positive attitude with the ability to work as a team player.
• Must learn, have full knowledge of, and follow all Guest Service procedures and guidelines
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including matinees, nights, weekends and holidays. Shifts are defined as 4.5 hours in length, and a commitment to being available for a minimum of six total shifts per week.

Regular weekly shifts include (are subject to change):

Tuesday Evening: 5:30-10pm

Wednesday Evening: 5:30-10pm

Thursday Evening: 5:30-10pm

Friday Evening: 6:30-11pm

Saturday Matinee: 12:30-5pm

Saturday Evening: 6:30-11pm

Sunday Matinee: 11:30am-4pm

Sunday Evening: 5:00-9:30pm

This is a union affiliated position. Upon 31 days of accepting the Usher role, the employee will need to join the IATSE Local 306.

The starting rate for this union role in New York is $15.95 per hour.

DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP (DTG) operates under the direction of Thomas Schumacher and is among the world's most successful commercial theatre enterprises. Through Disney Theatrical Productions, Disney on Ice and Disney Live!, DTG brings live entertainment events to a global annual audience of more than 19 million people in more than 50 countries. Under the Disney Theatrical Productions banner, the group produces and licenses Broadway musicals around the world, including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida, TARZAN®, Mary Poppins, a co-production by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh and The Little Mermaid. Disney Theatrical Group also delivers live shows globally through its license to Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney on Ice and Disney Live! For the past 30 years, Disney on Ice and Disney Live! have brought beloved Disney stories and characters annually to over 12 million guests in nearly 50 countries worldwide through productions such as Princess Wishes, Finding Nemo, Worlds of Fantasy, Let's Celebrate! and Mickey's Rockin' Road Show. In addition, DTG licenses musical titles for local, school and community theatre productions through Music Theatre International.

This position is with Buena Vista Theatrical Group, Ltd.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The starting rate for this union role in New York is $15.95 per hour.