usher
Ushers assist visitors by showing their way in a big building such as a theatre, stadium or concert hall. They check visitors' tickets for authorized access, give directions to their seats and answer questions. Ushers may take on security monitoring tasks and alert security personnel when required.
Also called: ticket taker, court usher, event usher, groomsman, church usher, usher supervisor
- 9
- essential skills
- 21
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- funeral attendant3 skills in common
- funeral services director3 skills in common
- hotel butler3 skills in common
- ticket issuing clerk3 skills in common
- ticket sales agent3 skills in common
- tourist information officer3 skills in common
Optional skills
21- check list of participants
- clean up after an event
- control crowd
- disseminate messages to people
- fire safety regulations
- handle surveillance equipment
- hang advertising posters
- identify security threats
- liaise with security authorities
- manage emergency evacuation plans
- manage lost and found articles
- operate fire extinguishers
- practice vigilance
- prepare premises
- process payments
- replace defective devices
- respond to visitor complaints
- sell snacks
- supervise entertainment activities for guests
- tend to guests with special needs
- work in shifts
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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