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Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.

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A look at the work

  • Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
  • Clean facilities.
  • Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
  • Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.
  • Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
  • Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.
  • Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
  • Greet patrons attending entertainment events.

A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.

Interests involved in this work

These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.

Hands-on

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

3.2 / 7

Investigative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.0 / 7

Creative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.4 / 7

Helping people

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.7 / 7

Enterprising

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.2 / 7

Organizing

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

4.8 / 7

Skills to explore

Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

2026-08

3.1 / 5

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

2026-08

3.1 / 5

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

2026-08

3.0 / 5

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

2026-08

3.0 / 5

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

2026-08

3.0 / 5

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

2026-08

2.8 / 5

Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

2026-08

2.8 / 5

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

2026-08

2.8 / 5

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

2026-08

2.8 / 5

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

2026-08

2.5 / 5

Plan a small next step

Talk to someone doing this work, look for a supervised activity, and explore the subjects that interest you. Admission, licensing and current program requirements should be confirmed with the relevant institutions.

Source preparation category: Job Zone 2 of 5 · 2026-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 39-3031.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

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Data: O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Used under CC BY 4.0. StudyIndex normalizes the presentation and adds exploration features; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed or tested these additions.