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Live Nation Usher- Oakdale Theatre- Wallingford in Wallingford, Connecticut
Job Summary:
Who are we?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Artist Nation is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.
Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
Who are you?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
The Role:
Usher/Ticket Taker
As part of the Guest Services team, ushers are responsible for providing excellent guest services at Toyota Oakdale Theatre during all events. This includes greeting guests, providing information and directions, assisting with problems/issues, and controlling ticket access points throughout the venue.
Job Functions:
Provide excellent guest services by greeting, directing, and assisting guests
Respond to customer inquiries and provide event and venue information
Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.
Guide guests to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without correct tickets or passes.
Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity or designation, using criteria such as seating location, color or date issued, and direct appropriately
Directing guests to venue services and facilities
Provide assistance with guests' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs
As designated:
Scan guests’ admission tickets
Operate ticket scanners, printers, other equipment as needed
Assist guests in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary.
Settle seating disputes or help solve other guest concerns
Other tasks as assigned by the Usher/Ticket Taker Manager or Supervisors
Qualifications:
Candidates are required to have at least one (1) year prior customer service experience, preferably in a theatre/entertainment venue environment. Applicants must be able to work holidays and weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) events throughout the year. Shifts schedules vary, candidate must be available to work from both day and night shifts if applicable. Most shifts are 5:00pm-midnight during the week. Candidate must be able to stand for a minimum of 6-8 hour shifts, walk up and down stairs. Candidates should be friendly, outgoing, and presentable with the ability to think quickly in a fast paced environment and communicate effectively.
If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at http://www.livenation.com/careers/index.html to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!
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HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones’ music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.