Posted on behalf of the Office for the Arts at Harvard
Memorial Hall at Harvard University is hiring Event Staff for the fall semester and beyond.
Application deadline: Friday, September 18th, 5:00pm
The Memorial/Lowell Hall Complex (home of Sanders Theatre, Annenberg Hall) at Harvard University seeks additional Event Staff to support a busy calendar of events & activity hosted in our venues year-round.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Acting as an usher for public events – greeting, guiding, and assisting guests (includes scanning tickets, directing patrons to their seats, distributing programs, directing lines/foot traffic, and ensuring venue safety)
- Monitoring guests to follow venue policies (ex. photography, recording, food & drink, etc).
- Guiding attendees to safety in the event of an emergency evacuation
- Pre/Post-event venue reset, including light changeover tasks (moving chairs, music stands, percussion instruments, setting up signs, programs, etc.)
This position offers flexible hours with shift sign-ups posted on a monthly basis. Maximum 20 hours / week, year-round – starting rate, $17/hr. Expected four shifts per month minimum unless pre-arranged with management. Standard shifts range from 4-5 hours.
Shift availability varies based on events schedule. Peak seasons of activity include August-September, December-January, May-June.
- Usher experience is not required, but a background in customer service and/or Performing Arts is preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service oriented
- Must be able to lift 25lbs, use stairs easily, and stand for extended periods of time
Sign up for an info session on Wednesday, September 16 or Thursday, September 17.