Guest Services Associate - Charleston, United States - South Carolina Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium Charleston, United States

1 week ago

Part time

Description

Friendly, Outgoing, Authentic, Passionate and Inspiring?
Please apply if that is you

Located along the pristine harbor in the heart of historic Charleston, the South Carolina Aquarium has been inspiring visitors for over twenty years. From our over 5,000 animals to our award-winning education team, from the Sea Turtle Care CenterTM to our conservation programs protecting local species, visitors are struck with awe and inspiration as they journey through all our exhibits, representing the mountains to the sea of South Carolina.

About the South Carolina Aquarium

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums with a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research and by providing an exceptional visitor experience. We invite you to join the #1 visitor attraction located in one of the Top Cities in the World (Conde Nast, 2021).

At the South Carolina Aquarium, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Our culture is built on having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together to increase our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission. It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Job Summary:
Provides customer service to guests during their visit to the Aquarium. Efficiently works with cash handling and computerized ticketing system. Staffs the information desk. Educates guests about the Aquarium's animals and conservation programs. Conducts orientations for school groups and other visitors. Ensures the smooth flow of guest traffic.

Essential Functions:

Greet each guest with genuine hospitality and care.
Staff ticket booths and directly work on computerized ticketing system.
Staff information desk, thoroughly answer guest inquiries and enthusiastically handle special guest requests and problems.
Educate guests about Aquarium animals at exhibits and while handling live animals in the galleries and at the touch tank.
Direct arriving guests through admissions procedure in a friendly, courteous manner.
Greet school buses and escort group members through admissions process.
Promote memberships, Adopt-An-Animal and other Aquarium fund-raising programs to guests.
Graciously direct and facilitate traffic through the aquarium, efficiently handling crowds and the logistics associated with their control.
Ensure all guest resource information, such as maps, brochures and tourist information, is neatly exhibited and available for distribution.
Maintain the safety, cleanliness and organization of all work and break areas, both in view of the general public and behind the scenes.
Adhere to all procedures involving cash transactions, and maintain security of cash handling process.
Adhere to the South Carolina Aquarium Policies & Procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the mission by participating in Aquarium sponsored programs and events on a regular basis.
Assist Aquarium guests in a variety of posts and responsibilities from taking tickets to assisting in the organization of our daily responsibilities.
Support the team structure of the organization by remaining responsive to the needs of the management and supervisors, filling in when and where needed as directed.
Develop familiarity with all Aquarium exhibits, services and events, as well as those of other facilities in the community.
Assist special needs visitors from the building in the event of an emergency.
Maintain all safety and security procedures, ensuring a positive environment for all who enter the aquarium, staff, volunteer and guest alike.
Required to move satellite sales carts and crowd control barriers as necessary.
Other Duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience in hospitality or customer service environment, preferably in high-volume, face-to-face positions.
Must enjoy working with people of all backgrounds.
Positive communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have basic computer skills.
Experience in accurate and timely cash handling.
Ability to work all areas including Ticket booth, indoor and outdoor stations, parking garage, park, entrance and exit ramps, and inside the aquarium lobby and exhibit areas.
Willingness to learn about Aquarium animals and programs.
Knowledge of the Charleston community.
Enthusiasm and a pleasant demeanor.
Strong sense of responsibility
Flexibility and adaptability, especially under pressure.
A positive, team-oriented work ethic.
Attention to detail.
Public speaking ability a plus.
Must be available days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift boxes, weighing less than 25 lbs., which contain brochures, ticket stock, receipt paper and office supplies.

Education and Experience Required:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of one-year in hospitality/tourist based operation preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Driver's License

Supervision of others:

Physical Requirements:
Often requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, carrying up to 50 lb, sitting, pushing and pulling, computer and phone tasks.

Working Conditions:
Often requires working outdoors, contact with public, rotating shifts, working weekends and required to carry a radio.

The South Carolina Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Guest Services Associate - Charleston, United States - South Carolina Aquarium

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