Location: Middlebury,VT, USA
Academic Ceremonies Usher - Feb Celebration 2024 Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 | 7:00 am-1:00 pm
(attendance at a mandatory rehearsal on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 pm is also required)
Job Description: Ushering for Academic Ceremonies including, but not limited to: Convocation, Baccalaureate, Commencement, Phi Beta Kappa Inductions, Inaugurations, February Celebration or any other high profile ceremonial events.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Availability for either early arrival or late departure from campus, depending upon the ceremony dates;
* Attend rehearsal prior to the actual event and receive specific instructions/written guidelines;
* Must be reliable, responsible and punctual;
* Appropriate attire is required at all events;
* Meet with Feb Celebration coordinator to receive your assignment, and necessary instructions;
* Must complete crowd management training (if you are not already trained);
* Assist in pre-arrival check for venue safety compliance as per crowd management guidelines;
* Provide extra assistance to guests if necessary;
* Enforce policies regarding cameras/recording, smoking, food/beverages, latecomer seating, crowd management enforcement, etc.;
* Provide emergency announcement when required;
* Remain after each event to help guide guests, and provide any necessary instructions to their next activity, and collect programs;
* Assist in gathering lost items to deliver to lost & found after the event;
* Do not leave until released by the event supervisor;
* Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.