Usher | Part-Time | Acrisure Arena

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.

Overview

Our Guest Experience team is essential in creating a safe and memorable experience for all guests at Acrisure Arena. This role requires a positive attitude, as well as a team-driven and proactive mindset. Each member of this team is responsible for providing an exceptional level of service to our guests at all arena events, including Coachella Valley Firebirds hockey games, major music/entertainment events and miscellaneous special events. This position is ideal for candidates who want to immerse themselves in an exciting live entertainment/sports environment. Team members must also be confident approaching guests to resolve issues and complaints, as well as make decisions with minimal supervision.

 

This job will pay an hourly rate of $20.00.

 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Proactively welcome guests and assist with questions and requests
• Identify opportunities to create memorable experiences for guests
• Perform thorough ticket checks and scans to ensure valid access into arena and other ticketed areas
• Manage lines and provide directions to ticketed seats and other arena locations
• Respond to and/or escalate guest complaints, concerns, and compliments
• Assist guests with reasonable requests for accommodations, including but not limited to wheelchair escort services
• Maintain clear portals, aisles, and access paths for guests, staff, and emergency services
• Effectively communicate safety and security measures
• Report any suspicious activity to supervisors and/or management
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 65% event availability commitment over the course of the year is required, event requirement is subject to change with notice
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous experience in a customer service-based industry is preferred
• Must be willing to work all types of events including concerts, games and family shows
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays
• Work outside in various weather conditions including extreme heat
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building, walking up and down stairs, exposure to loud noises, and standing for long periods of time

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.