Academic Ceremonies Usher Commencement 2026 (AY 25-26 900850)

Middlebury College•Middlebury, VT

2d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Ushering for Academic Ceremonies including, but not limited to: Convocation, Baccalaureate, Commencement, Phi Beta Kappa Inductions, Inaugurations, February Celebration or any other high profile ceremonial events.

Requirements

Must be reliable, responsible and punctual
Must complete crowd management training (if you are not already trained)
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Must attend crowd management training (if you are not already trained)

Responsibilities

Availability for either early arrival or late departure from campus, depending upon the ceremony dates
Attend rehearsal prior to the actual event and receive specific instructions/written guidelines
Must be reliable, responsible and punctual
Appropriate attire is required at all events
Meet with Feb Celebration coordinator to receive your assignment, and necessary instructions
Must complete crowd management training (if you are not already trained)
Assist in pre-arrival check for venue safety compliance as per crowd management guidelines
Provide extra assistance to guests if necessary
Enforce policies regarding cameras/recording, smoking, food/beverages, latecomer seating, crowd management enforcement, etc.
Provide emergency announcement when required
Remain after each event to help guide guests, and provide any necessary instructions to their next activity, and collect programs
Assist in gathering lost items to deliver to lost & found after the event
Do not leave until released by the event supervisor
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Meet with event coordinator to receive your assignment, and necessary instructions
Must attend crowd management training (if you are not already trained) – Oracle
Provide assistance to elderly guest if necessary
Provide administrative tasks for events such as bagging programs, putting up posters