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
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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