According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Greet patrons attending entertainment events. | 86% |
| Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances. | 86% |
| Count and record number of tickets collected. | 85% |
| Lead tours and answer visitors' questions about the exhibits. | 85% |
| Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events. | 84% |
| Clean facilities. | 82% |
| Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns. | 80% |
| Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise. | 79% |
| Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued. | 78% |
| Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs. | 78% |
| Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency. | 76% |
| Verify credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press box and permit only authorized persons to enter. | 74% |
| Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes. | 74% |
| Distribute programs to patrons. | 74% |
| Assist patrons by giving directions to points in or outside of the facility or providing information about local attractions. | 74% |
| Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary. | 74% |
| Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments. | 73% |
| Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules. | 73% |
| Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children. | 69% |
| Manage informational kiosks or displays of event signs or posters. | 68% |
| Work with others to change advertising displays. | 68% |
| Page individuals wanted at the box office. | 67% |
| Schedule or manage staff, such as volunteer usher corps. | 65% |
