Usher
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Entertainment & Gaming
Event Staff/ Venue Crew, Customer Service Rep
The New Amsterdam Theater is currently seeking friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals with strong communication skills to join the Ushering Team for Aladdin on Broadway. All applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule including matinees, nights, weekends and holidays. Shifts are defined as 4.5 hours in length, and a commitment to being available for a minimum of six total shifts per week.
Responsibilities- Meet, greet and welcome guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre.
- Politely direct and escort guests to their seats and various areas within the theatre.
- Provide guests with programs and other relevant materials, including inserting materials into programs.
- Check assigned section for cleanliness.
- Visually sweep the theatre to check for potential safety issues and lost and found items.
- Be aware of and enforce appropriate house rules.
- Show flexibility with schedule changes and assignments, which may include aisle directing and seating on the Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Balcony levels, as well as audience exits.
- Be available to work occasional special events on short notice.
- Follow the proper procedures for assisting guests with disabilities.
- Attend pre‑event usher meetings and other trainings as required by management.
- Demonstrate or be willing to learn in‑depth knowledge of the New Amsterdam Theatre and command of the safety and evacuation procedures from all points within each venue.
- At least 1 year of experience in a customer‑service environment.
- Excellent communication and guest‑service skills.
- Passion for interacting with and providing an inclusive, high‑quality experience for guests from diverse backgrounds.
- Capable of working in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work as a team player.
- Must learn, have full knowledge of, and follow all guest‑service procedures and guidelines.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule—including matinees, nights, weekends, and holidays—while committing to a minimum of six total shifts per week.
- Tuesday Evening: 5:30‑10:00 pm
- Wednesday Matinee: 11:30 am‑4:00 pm
- Wednesday Evening: 5:30‑10:00 pm
- Thursday Evening: 5:30‑10:00 pm
- Friday Evening: 5:30‑10:00 pm
- Saturday Matinee: 12:30 pm‑5:00 pm
- Saturday Evening: 6:30‑11:00 pm
- Sunday Matinee: 1:30 pm‑6:00 pm
The pay rate for this role in New York is $16.68 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit
This is a union‑affiliated position. Upon 31 days of accepting the usher role, the employee will need to join IATSE Local 306.
This position is with Buena Vista Theatrical Group, Ltd.
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