STUDENT: Usher

University of Northwestern - St. Paul • Minnesota, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist and direct guests of Knight Performance Hall during events. Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Dress according to Usher Dress Code while working
• Able to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community
• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties in a typical office setting.
• Clear and professional verbal communication for instruction, collaboration, and customer service.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination for typing, writing, and using equipment/tools.
• Physical mobility to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend, reach, or lift as required.
• Cognitive abilities such as focus, memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Professional appearance and hygiene appropriate to the role.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions and technical information.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Scan or take and tear tickets
• Hand out programs
• Escort Knight Performance Hall guests to their seats
• Interact and offer help to a variety of students, staff, faculty, and guests as needed
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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