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Museum Host 

Job titles include Usher, Lobby Attendant, Ticket Taker, Tour Guide, Visitor Services Representative, Cashier, Docent, Projectionist, Visitor Services Associate and Visitor Services Specialist.

Tasks include:

• selling and collecting admission tickets
• welcoming people attending events
• checking tickets or passes
• maintaining order and ensuring people stick to safety rules
• helping with peoples’ special needs, such as assisting those with wheelchairs
• directing people to restrooms and facilities
• settling seating disputes and helping solve other customer concerns.

Skills and knowledge

Museum hosts need to have:

• good communication skills
• a service ethic
• problem solving skills
• good reading skills
• the ability to be flexible when things change.