Academic Ceremonies Usher – Feb Celebration 2024 Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 | 7:00 am-1:00 pm

(attendance at a mandatory rehearsal on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 pm is also required)

Job Description: Ushering for Academic Ceremonies including, but not limited to: Convocation, Baccalaureate, Commencement, Phi Beta Kappa Inductions, Inaugurations, February Celebration or any other high profile ceremonial events.

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;

·       Must be reliable, responsible and punctual;

·       Appropriate attire is required at all events;

·       Meet with Feb Celebration coordinator to receive your assignment, and necessary instructions;

·       Must complete crowd management training (if you are not already trained);

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

·       Provide extra assistance to guests if necessary;

·       Enforce 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;

·       Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.