Gainesville Glows - Guest Experience Associate

Description

Gainesville Glows transforms the Gainesville Garden into a winter wonderland featuring sparkling light displays, interactive installations, festive experiences and larger-than-life displays throughout the woodland. 

• September 17th, 3pm – 7pm
• September 18th, 10am – 2pm
• October 29th, 3pm -7pm
• October 30th, 10am – 2pm

• →Greet arriving guests
• →Maintain orderly lines
• →Scan tickets
• →Assist with will-call tickets
• →Process all admission Point of Sale (POS) transactions and functions
• →Promote and actively sell annual garden memberships
• →Assist guests with Gift Shop purchases both inside and outside from the merchandise carts
• →Answer guest questions 

Requirements

• →Preferred 1 year of retail experience
• →Strong customer service skills; experience working in a customer-focused capacity
• →Flexibility of schedule to work shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• →Experience with POS systems preferred
• →Multi-tasking and organizational abilities
• →Basic math and computer skills required

• Must be able to stand/walk 90% of time
• Position requires visual acuity to read details presented on a computer screen 
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and card swipe reader 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

• Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind
• Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden
• Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone
• Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication
• Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard