Usher, Theatre and Dance. Fall 2026

University of Delaware • Newark, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Delaware is seeking a personable and dependable individual to join the Front-of-House Usher team. This position will assist in all aspects of Front-of-House operations for the Resident Ensemble Players (REP)’s theatre productions, Undergrad Dance performances, and Undergrad Theatre performances. Individual must have top notch customer service skills when dealing with personal interactions with our patrons.

Requirements

• Flexible scheduling
• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate excellent judgment in decision-making.
• Must be available for at least 3 shifts per production.
• For undergraduate student applicants: Eligibility for Undergraduate Student Employment
• Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware.
• For graduate student applicants: Eligibility for Graduate Student Employment
• Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Delaware and be in good academic standing.
• To be considered for additional on-campus employment, applicants combined on-campus employment, including teaching, research and graduate assistantship, must not exceed 29.5 hours per week.
• Graduate students on contract may hold additional employment, on campus or off, up to 29.5 hours per week total without approval by the student’s program, the student advisor or the Graduate College.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service experience: 1 year (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Greeting patrons, directing patrons within the performance space, and assisting patrons in finding their seats, assisting patrons in accessing our digital playbill, etc.
• Scanning/stubbing tickets
• Monitoring the audience during a performance
• Setting up the seating area in our main lobby
• Various other Front-of-House related tasks assigned by the House Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed