Front of House Usher (Casual) at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Banff, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Nov, 25

Salary

16.64

Posted On

23 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Scanning, Security, Emergency Procedures

Industry

Hospitality

Description

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Superior customer service / experience skills and a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
  • The flexibility to work different shifts during the daytime, evenings, and weekends.
  • The desire and ability to work in a team, alongside Box Office, Food and Beverage, Security, Production and Hospitality staff.
  • The ability to problem-solve and handle patron complaints and concerns in a clear and courteous manner.
  • Have a working knowledge of First Aid.
  • Have a thorough working knowledge of all Banff Centre and theatre venue emergency procedures.
  • Have a thorough understanding of Banff Centre departments and services.
  • Comfortable using a smartphone for the purpose of scanning tickets
  • Able to lift up to 25 pounds intermittently.
  • Able to stand for 1 hour
  • Cash handling skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Audience Sales and Services, below are some key accountabilities:

  • Engage with and welcome patrons to performances / events, handling general questions and providing information about Banff Centre and its venue(s) as well as upcoming performances / events.
  • Following admittance policies and controlling entry to the venues by taking tickets, scanning tickets, handing out programs, helping patrons locate their seats, managing latecomers, etc.
  • Helping patrons who have purchased / require accessible seating.
  • Contribute to the front-of-house report with respect to assisting Audience Services in tracking attendance, audience feedback, and other public event details including patron concerns, maintenance issues, which may be escalated for resolution
  • Monitoring patrons during events and responding to any problems and emergency situations.
  • Provide timely, consistent and effective responses and confirmations to staff scheduling and availability requests.
  • Engaging with and welcoming patrons to performances, handling general questions, and providing information about events and the Banff Centre.
  • Maintain a high standard of timeliness, thoroughness, and professionalism.
  • Checking venues after events for possible lost articles and assisting in closing the venue
Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, Audience Sales and Services, below are some key accountabilities:

  • Engage with and welcome patrons to performances / events, handling general questions and providing information about Banff Centre and its venue(s) as well as upcoming performances / events.
  • Following admittance policies and controlling entry to the venues by taking tickets, scanning tickets, handing out programs, helping patrons locate their seats, managing latecomers, etc.
  • Helping patrons who have purchased / require accessible seating.
  • Contribute to the front-of-house report with respect to assisting Audience Services in tracking attendance, audience feedback, and other public event details including patron concerns, maintenance issues, which may be escalated for resolution
  • Monitoring patrons during events and responding to any problems and emergency situations.
  • Provide timely, consistent and effective responses and confirmations to staff scheduling and availability requests.
  • Engaging with and welcoming patrons to performances, handling general questions, and providing information about events and the Banff Centre.
  • Maintain a high standard of timeliness, thoroughness, and professionalism.
  • Checking venues after events for possible lost articles and assisting in closing the venue.
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