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Venue Usher Lead - The Magnolia

El Cajon, CA

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

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How much do concert usher jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for concert usher in the United States is $16.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a concert usher?

A Concert Usher is responsible for assisting guests at events by guiding them to their seats, providing information, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. They check tickets, enforce venue policies, and may help with crowd control or emergency procedures. Ushers also answer questions about the venue, event schedule, and facilities. Their role is essential for maintaining order and enhancing the overall guest experience.

What are the typical responsibilities of a concert usher during an event?

Concert Ushers help guests find their seats, check tickets, and provide information about the event and facility amenities. They often monitor crowd flow, assist with accessibility needs, and respond to questions or concerns from attendees, ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience. Ushers may also support emergency procedures, help maintain cleanliness in aisles and seating areas, and coordinate with security or other event staff as needed. The role is dynamic and requires adaptability, especially during peak entry and exit times, but it offers valuable experience in customer service and event operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the concert usher position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Concert Usher, you need strong customer service abilities, attention to detail, and basic crowd management skills, usually with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with ticket scanning equipment, seat mapping apps, or venue communication systems can be beneficial. Outstanding interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure help ushers handle guest questions and unexpected situations. These skills ensure a positive concert experience for attendees while supporting venue safety and organization.

How do you become a concert usher?

To become a concert usher, candidates typically need to be at least 16 years old, have good communication skills, and be able to stand for long periods. Many employers require a high school diploma or equivalent and may conduct background checks; some positions also require training on venue policies and safety procedures.
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Venue Usher Lead - The Magnolia

El Cajon, CA • On-site

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Hospitality Services • 10K+ employees

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB
The Magnolia is seeking an Usher/Greeter/Ticket Taker Lead. As an usher, greeter or ticket taker, you help to ensure safety, help to maintain the cleanliness of the venue and engage with guests to assist with their needs before, during and after the show. As well as support Operations and Usher Supervisor in giving breaks and leading the rest of event crew, ensuring quality of service standards.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
  • Greet guests, scan guest tickets upon entry to the venue, answer guest questions, assist guests with locating their seats and examines tickets for entry to various seat levels around the venue during the event.
  • Assist with keeping the venue safe, clean and presentable to the guest.
  • Assist with employee break schedules
  • Assist with new employee training
  • Assist with set up and tear down of the venue and corresponding check lists
  • Resolve guest complaints or problems.
  • Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity.
  • Provide assistance to with guests with special needs, such as helping with seat accommodations.
  • Show CARE by participating in venue recycling efforts before, during and after the show.
  • Guide guests to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
  • May assist in verifying staff credentials to generally restricted areas.
  • Show CARE by participating in the venue's sustainability program which could include implementing programs that conserve resources/prevent waste such as sorting waste and collecting recycling and educating our fans about our efforts.
  • Partner with fellow band members at the end of show to close the venue- this may include collecting recyclables from the lawn and/or reserved section, picking up and properly storing event equipment such as lawn chairs, barricade, Etc.
  • Assist patrons by giving directions places inside or outside the venue.
  • Ensure guests are safely enjoying the show.
  • Filling in for Usher Supervisor on select shifts as necessary
  • Additional tasks as requested by management.
  • Other duties as assigned

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • At least 1+ year in a guest service role preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy
  • Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs and occasional sitting, lifting and carrying 25 lbs.+
  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age to apply

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
The expected compensation for this position is:
$18.00 USD - $22.50 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

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