• Job Description

  Req#: 20435

  Oak View Group

  Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

  Position Summary

  An Usher/Ticket taker is a vital member of the BOK Center and Cox Business Convention Center as they are involved in direct contact with the public. As a representative of the facilities, a friendly greeting attached to a smiling face goes a long way in helping our guests enjoy their visit. Providing top notch customer service is your responsibility. Our ushers will be essential in creating a safe and memorable experience for all guests. This position is ideal for candidates who want to immerse themselves in an exciting live entertainment environment.

  This role will pay an hourly wage of $12.50.

  Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

  EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

  About the Venue

  The Bank of Oklahoma Center, also known as the BOK Center, is located downtown and serves as the premier sports and entertainment venue of the greater Tulsa region. Offering a19,199-seat multi-purpose arena and 565,000 total square footage designed to accommodate concerts, family shows and other special events and has been named on multiple occasions one of the country's best venues.

  Responsibilities

  • Proactively welcome guests and answer questions.
  • Identify opportunities to create memorable experiences for guests.
  • Perform thorough ticket checks and scans to ensure valid access into facilities and other ticketed areas.
  • Provide directions to ticketed seats and other facility locations.
  • Preventing guests from moving from one seat to the next.
  • Respond to and/or escalate guest complaints, concerns, and compliments.
  • Assist guests with reasonable requests for accommodation, including but not limited to wheelchair escort services.
  • Maintain clear portals, aisles, and access paths for guests, staff, and emergency services.
  • Effectively communicate safety and security measures.
  • Reports any suspicious activity to supervisors and/or management. Monitoring your section for additional and continuous assistance.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including walking steps, exposure to loud noises, and standing for long periods of time.

  Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Previous experience in a customer service-based industry is preferred.
  • Previous experience within a sports, entertainment, or related field is preferred.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.

  Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

  At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

• About the company

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