Academic Ceremonies Usher; Convocation

Position: Academic Ceremonies Usher (Convocation 2026)
Location: Middlebury (village)

Student Event and Academic Ceremonies Usher for Convocation 2026

Providing event support and ushering for Academic Ceremonies.

This is a student position that pays $14.95/hr.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Availability for either early arrival or late departure from campus, depending upon the ceremony dates

* Attend rehearsal prior to the actual event and receive specific instructions/written guidelines

* Meet with event coordinator to receive your assignment, and necessary instructions

* Assist in pre-arrival check for venue safety compliance as per crowd management guidelines

* Assist with the processional & seating of graduates during institutional ceremonies

* Communicate & uphold policies regarding cameras/recording, smoking, food/beverages, latecomer seating, crowd management enforcement, etc.

* Provide emergency announcement when required

* Remain after each event to help guide guests, and provide any necessary instructions to their next activity, and collect programs

* Assist in gathering lost items to deliver to lost & found after the event

* Do not leave until released by the event supervisor

* Provide administrative tasks for events such as bagging programs, putting up posters, and other duties as assigned

* Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.