California State University, Northridge · 5 months ago
Customer Service Worker-Usher/Backstage (Continuous)
California State University, Northridge strives to be a destination workplace that emphasizes community and diversity. The Customer Service Worker-Usher/Backstage provides customer service support for events at The Soraya and other campus theaters, interacting with guests, enforcing policies, and ensuring a positive experience for patrons.
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Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Customer Service Worker-Usher/Backstage provides customer service support for events at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) and other campus theaters supported by The Soraya such as the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall
The incumbent interacts with artists, renters, guests, and audience in accordance with various aspects of public convenings at The Soraya, including, but not limited to, security, safety, parking, venue access, ticketing and seating, VIP protocols, providing exit instructions in the event of an emergency, and other policies and procedures
Refers matters as required to team supervisor and works across various customer service teams, including Audience Services, Artists Entrance, and/or Production Hospitality
Performs customer service duties including scanning or tearing of tickets and distributing programs, and assists patrons with finding their seats and late seating
Assists with the enforcement of policies pertaining to patron possession of large personal items, food and beverage, and use of recording devices within the theatre
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR, AED and/or First Aid, and TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) certifications are preferred
Catering or food service experience is a plus
Knowledge of theatre etiquette, standards and protocol, performing arts center and university facilities, policies, and organization is a plus
Displays excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively work crowd control; excellent verbal communication skills; flexibility and patience when interacting with others
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, team supervisors, artists/artist management, rental clients, and patrons; to be courteous and communicative and maintain the highest standard of professionalism and customer service at all times
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently as well as part of a team, under the pressure of time deadlines
Employee may be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Federal, State, and County Public Health directives in various aspects of their work
Company
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge is a public, comprehensive university committed to educational and professional goals of students.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.08MKey Investors
Gold Coast Health PlanHollywood Foreign Press AssociationNASA
2025-06-25Grant· $0.08M
2022-07-26Grant
2019-10-22Grant· $3M
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