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Seasonal Visitor Services Floor Staff (Part-Time) 5 Positions

Enterprise, New York, NY, United States


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Seasonal Visitor Services Floor Staff - PT
Seasonal Professional New York, NY, US

Salary: $18.50 hourly.

Responsibilities
Supports all areas of the frontline and public spaces of the museum as directed, including general admission ticketing, reception and information, exhibit flow, audio guide operations, group operations, membership and special events.

Provides a high level of customer service by engaging guests, answering questions, resolving problems and/or referring more difficult problems to a supervisor as necessary to ensure a wonderful experience.

Actively seeks out and engage guests in conversation, using strategies which may include inquiry, personalizing experiences and appropriate humor to provide exceptional guest experiences.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of daily Museum exhibits, programming, membership benefits, events and operational changes.

Communicates Museum policies and offerings; recommends museum itineraries to visitors.

Provides facts and historical information about museum, ships, equipment, and artifacts, pointing out features of interest and answering questions.

Clearly communicates the mission and message of the Intrepid Museum to guests.

Ushers guests through assigned indoor or outdoor area ensuring a smooth, swift flow of traffic.

Moves/positions barricades and stanchions for crowd control as needed.

Ensures safety and well-being of our Museum guests.

Ensures cleanliness of assigned area, performing general picking up of garbage and informing supervisor of need for additional cleaning.

Coordinate with volunteers, educators, and other Museum staff to provide the best visitor experience.

Attend regular mandatory training sessions.

Performs other duties as required or directed by management.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). One (1) year or more of related customer service experience in ticketing, crowd control, admissions and interpretation, preferably in an attraction or museum setting. Ability and comfort in speaking in public and directing individuals or groups, expressing ideas clearly and presenting information effectively to museum guests, exhibit good judgement, and be able to resolve guest issues independently. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize. Ability to follow direction and adjust to changing policies and procedures, memorize historical and technical information. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, evening and weekend days. Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be a part of a very rewarding time in the Museum’s history!

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

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