Ticket Collectors and Ushers

Ticket Collector or Ushers collect tickets or admission passes and usher patrons to their seats at an entertainment, sporting or recreational venue, prepare the venue before an event and lock up premises afterwards.

What the job involves

• Issues tickets to patrons, accepts payments and gives change

• Answers enquiries concerning admission prices, event schedules and coming attractions

• Keeps daily balance sheet of cash received and tickets sold

• Fills reservations by telephone or mail

• Checks ticket stubs and shows patrons to seats

• Distributes programmes

• Stores clothing, luggage and other articles for patrons and employees of an establishment, and issues claim checks or tickets for their return