Student employment

 

FOH Staff Career Posting 

Position Type – Part time             

Position Hours – Casual/On Call

Job Title – Front of House Usher

Start Date:  March 7, 2025

End Date:  June 30, 2025

Number of Positions:  5-10

 

About the Position:

Be part of live events at a great ON CAMPUS job!  Work as a Farquhar Auditorium Front of House Usher for live performances, events and ceremonies. 

Front of house (FOH) Ushers work as a team to make the auditorium a welcoming place for all visitors.

Main responsibilities include scanning admission tickets, directing and assisting patrons to their seats, and enforcing Auditorium policies and procedures to ensure the safety and enjoyment for all attendees. 

  • The Farquhar at UVic is a 1200 soft seat theatre, which hosts concerts, ceremonies and performances.
  • Front of House shifts are all self-sign up making this an ideal opportunity for working around your schedule.
  • Shifts are available for sign-up on or about the 15th of the month for the following month, with the number of shifts varying from month to month. A minimum number of shifts is required for all usher staff per month.
  • The position ends after the end of June, when the auditorium goes “dark” for the summer. But there is the possibility to join the staff again in the fall once performances and events begin again.

 

Front of House Staff are represented by CUPE 917

Front of House Staff (Usher) - $18.06 plus 4% vacation pay

 

Dress code:    
Black dress pants or skirt & black closed-toe, flat shoes and socks. Black Farquhar Uniform Shirt provided.

 

Experience & Qualifications:

  1.  Previous customer service experience preferred.
  2.  Ability to communicate effectively.
  3.  Ability to work without direct supervision.
  4.  Ability to work under pressure and meet definitive schedule

  

Application Review: Monday, February 24, at noon.  

Application Procedure:  Cover letter and resume via email to maggiecc@uvic.ca

 

Additional Application Info:

Please forward your resume with cover letter to maggiecc@uvic.ca by no later than noon on February 24, 2025. Please be sure to put Farquhar FOH Posting the subject line.

Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be scheduled for February 27 & 28. 

Training:

Successful applicants are REQUIRED to attend a training session on Friday, March 7, from 5:30-9:30 pm.