Usher And Head UsherThe Performing Arts Center is seeking Guest Ushers to support as needed for the 2026-2027 school year! The Highline Performing Arts Center is an 800-seat, professionally staffed, state-of-the-art, rental theater facility, owned and operated by Highline Public Schools in Burien, Washington (about 15 minutes south of Seattle).The Usher is responsible for overseeing all activities related to the front of house, main lobby, box office, concessions booth, public restrooms, elevator, auditorium, all entry and exit ways for a variety of events held at the Performing Arts Center. The position assists users and ensures the safety and comfort of the audience. Highline Public Schools serves students and families in the communities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center in Washington state. Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. In 2013, families, students, staff and community members across Highline came together to develop a strategic plan that reflects our goals and dreams for students. Our strategic plan is our equity plan and is guided by Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to guide our work, identifying four bold goals: Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe. Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student. Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures. Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsible for the opening and closing procedures of the Performing Arts Center. Responsible for emergency evacuation procedures. As a resource person, assist user groups, performers and audience members (answer questions, give directions, assist with elevator, take tickets, hand out programs, etc.)Responsible for the safety and comfort of the audience. Supervise and monitor lobby, auditorium, restrooms, dressing rooms, hallways, parking lots, and back entrance. Be visible and make sure fire and safety codes are not violated. Uphold policies, rules and regulations of the Highline School District and the Performing Arts Center. Responsible for security. Protect the district equipment and supplies against pilferage, loss, theft, or abuse. Maintain lobby, concessions room, restrooms, auditorium, and storage areas in a clean and orderly condition. Operate radio and headset system. Complete forms and reports thoroughly and accurately (i.e.-timesheets, accident reports, incident reports, event reports, etc.)Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Minimum qualifications include: High school graduation or equivalent One-year experience working with the public
Preferred qualifications include: Theatre or venue usher experience
Other requirements include:
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including day, evenings and weekends
Conditions of employment include:- Criminal history background clearance
- First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintain certification
- Ushers that also work in another district position cannot exceed 40 hours per week, combined total of both positions.
- All certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities
- Knowledge of:
- Customer service and public relations skills
- Positive oral communication methods
- Security and safety best practices
- Ability to:
- Communicate effectively and in a positive tone both verbally and in writing
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Exercise good judgment and make sound decisions
- Be punctual and maintain good attendance record
- Represent the Performing Arts Center in a professional and courteous manner
- Enforce safety rules and regulations
- Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
- Reporting relationship:
- Reports to the Performing Arts Center Manager or designee
Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The employee will experience constant interruptions; required to meet deadlines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
