STUDENT: Usher

Student:
Usher

To assist and direct guests of Knight Performance Hall during events.

Key responsibilities include:

• Scanning or taking and tearing tickets
• Handing out programs
• Escorting Knight Performance Hall guests to their seats
• Interacting and offering help to a variety of students, staff, faculty, and guests as needed
• Performing other duties as requested or assigned

All employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications include:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Dress according to Usher Dress Code while working
• Able to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern's mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Key skills include:

• Independent & Teamwork:
  Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality:
  Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication:
  Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative:
  Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check:
  Must pass background check as a condition of employment.
• Flexibility:
  Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

Working conditions and demands include:

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties in a typical office setting.
• Clear and professional verbal communication for instruction, collaboration, and customer service.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination for typing, writing, and using equipment/tools.
• Physical mobility to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend, reach, or lift as required.
• Cognitive abilities such as focus, memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Professional appearance and hygiene appropriate to the role.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions and technical information.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.