[ref. w29630716] Allentown - Guest Experience|Part-time| UPMC Events Center
Oak View Group:
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary:
As a member of the UPMC Events Center Guest Experience team, you will serve as either a Ticket Taker or an Usher. In this role you will deal directly with guests attending public and private events such as concerts, basketball games, volleyball games, corportate games and many others.You will assist with providing guests information, directions, and overall elite customer service. This positions reports to the Director of Events.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $12.50.
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome guests to the building, provide directions, and answer any questions that may arise
- Scan tickets and/or keep an accurate turnstile count
- Direct guests to their seats
- Monitor aisles/stairs in assigned section to be kept clear and compliant with fire code
- Provide information on nearest restrooms, concessions, merchandise, box office, or exits
- Resolve guest complaints quickly and exceed the guests’ expectations
- Oversee assigned area for spills or situations requiring staff attention
- Enforce building policies and event procedures
- Possess a positive attitude and facilitate teamwork and respect among co-workers
- Provide exceptional customer service to all guests
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
- Effectively communicate and solve problems quickly
- Greet guests in a friendly manner and be professional at all times
- Remain calm in high pressure situations
- One year prior experience in a customer service position preferred
- Have a reliable source of transportation
- Employee must be at least 18 years old
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.