What does an Usher do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Greet patrons attending entertainment events.
86%
Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances.
86%
Count and record number of tickets collected.
85%
Lead tours and answer visitors' questions about the exhibits.
85%
Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
84%
Clean facilities.
82%
Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.
80%
Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise.
79%
Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
78%
Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
78%
Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
76%
Verify credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press box and permit only authorized persons to enter.
74%
Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.
74%
Distribute programs to patrons.
74%
Assist patrons by giving directions to points in or outside of the facility or providing information about local attractions.
74%
Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary.
74%
Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments.
73%
Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.
73%
Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children.
69%
Manage informational kiosks or displays of event signs or posters.
68%
Work with others to change advertising displays.
68%
Page individuals wanted at the box office.
67%
Schedule or manage staff, such as volunteer usher corps.
65%