ANS Visitor Services Associate

Job no: 506310
Position type: Part-Time
Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA
Division/Equivalent: ANS_Academy of Natural Sciences
School/Unit: Learning & Engagement
Department/Office: Visitor Services
Categories: Academy of Natural Sciences

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Job Summary

This position requires excellent customer service skills as well as basic cash handling and computer skills. Candidate must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule and be available weekends and holidays. The Academy is a unique and fun place to work. It offers experience in the hospitality and tourism field as well as a commission program for membership sales. 

Essential Functions

  • Represent the Academy in a professional manner.
  • Sell Academy memberships and programs to guests.
  • Inform guests of daily and upcoming programs.
  • Manage transactions, money, and closeout reports.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly appearance of the front desk.
  • Promptly communicate any issues to a manager.
  • May be cross trained to work other positions. 

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED. 
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in customer service
  • Computer proficiency and willingness to learn new systems;
  • Customer service experience in an attraction venue preferred;
  • Excellent cash handling skills/experience a must;
  • Must enjoy working with the public;
  • Must possess excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Develop an experience in all aspects of visitor/hospitality services through training and on the job experience;
  • Training on basic to intermediate use of computerized point of sale system;
  • Learn to work within a team environment, supported by an enthusiastic professional staff.

Physical Demands

  • Typically sitting at a desk/table
  • Typically standing, walking
  • Typically bending, crouching, stooping
  • Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs

Location

  • Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This is a Part-Time Per Diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

 

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Application close: Eastern Standard Time

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