Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 2,239 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 17% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise.
AI could do much of this on its own
Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Assist patrons by giving directions to points in or outside of the facility or providing information about local attractions.
AI could do much of this on its own
Schedule or manage staff, such as volunteer usher corps.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Greet patrons attending entertainment events.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Count and record number of tickets collected.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Lead tours and answer visitors' questions about the exhibits.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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