Rental Host at Spring Valley Nature Center (part-time, 16.00/hour) - Schaumburg, Illinois, , United States
1 day ago
Job description
ABOUT US: The Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational facilities, programs, events, parks and open spaces. Spring Valley features 135 acres of prairie, woodlands and wetlands, three miles of walking trails and an 1880s living history farm. Our newest amenity is Bison's Bluff Nature Playground, a unique play area custom designed to engage children in active and passive play in a natural setting.
LOCATION: Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road
JOB SUMMARY: Our Rental Host team serves as the on-site contact during facility rentals, ensuring guests have a positive experience while following facility rules and maintaining a safe environment. Responsibilities include monitoring room setup and cleanliness, assisting with furniture arrangement, responding to issues as they arise, providing friendly, professional customer service, and often opening and closing rental facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have strong customer service skills and enjoy interacting with the public while providing friendly, professional experience for renters and guests. The position includes managing on-site responsibilities such as monitoring room setup and cleanliness. Applicants must be able to lift and move furniture for event setup and breakdown, respond to issues as they arise, and enforce facility rules in a professional and courteous manner. Strong communication skills are required. Applicants must be 18+ years of age.
SCHEDULING & PAY: This is a year-round, part-time position paying $16.00/hour. The schedule is up to 12 hours per week, primarily weekends and evenings, with shifts dependent on scheduled rentals. Weekday hours may occur anytime between 4:00-8:00pm, and weekend hours range from 10:00am-8:00pm. Hours will vary seasonally, with the busiest period from April through October.
PERKS & PRIVILEGES: These are PART-TIME LEVEL 3 positions and are eligible for the following:
- Free fitness center membership
- Free admission to indoor and outdoor pools
- One free program registration per season for self or family* (*see definition*)
- 10% discount on other program registrations
- Free paddle boat rental at Volkening Lake
- Free open gym admission And more
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** Position will be open until filled. ** Schaumburg Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **
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