Ticket collector and usher, Kaiwhakanohonoho
Also known as
- Usher, ticket collector, cinema usher, theatre usher, ticket taker, venue attendant
Ticket collectors and ushers greet people arriving at entertainment events, check their tickets and help people find their way around the venue.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $32
Most common
$40
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Ticket collectors and ushers
- usually work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays and may work shifts and part time
- usually work in theatres, cinemas and other entertainment venues and may travel locally to events
- need to be reliable, safety conscious and communicate well
Tasks
- welcome customers and check tickets
- help people find their seats
- answer customer questions
- assist people with seating and disability access
- share information about events
- help solve customer problems
- make sure customers following venue rules
- handle disagreements calmly
- sell programmes and event items
- keep event areas clean and tidy
Social
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- to be over 18 years old
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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