Job opportunity for a Part Time/ Temporary Tourism Coordinator

This is a great opportunity for retirees, students or anyone with the ability to work a flexible schedule including every other weekend!

SC Parks, Recreation & Tourism

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South Carolina Welcome Center in Fort Mill

Job Purpose: Perform excellent, front-line customer service to every guest at a South Carolina Welcome Center in order to increase guest spending in South Carolina through front-line information service and promotion of South Carolina’s destinations, thus influencing current and future guest travel plans.

Duties under general supervision:

• Perform front-line marketing by way of customer service at a South Carolina Welcome Center to include but not limited to:
• Accommodation/ attraction reservation service
• Distribution of literature as appropriate
• Assistance with directions to guests
• Greeting each guest with friendliness, hospitality, and a genuine smile
• Representing the state in a courteous, professional manner including a clean and professional appearance as the dress code policy warrants
• Package promotional materials as instructed
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of promotional materials
• Assist in compiling and recording required activity reports for the Welcome Center
• Openly and tactfully communicate, participate, and advocate a professional, team-oriented atmosphere
• Perform relate duties as required by the supervisor

Applicant Requirements:

• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to stock literature
• Ability to lift, squat, and stoop with up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be proficient with a personal computer
• Ability and flexibility to work a schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and call-ins (see below)
• Ability to participate in training (when available) to include, but not limited to:
• On-site/Corridor training
• Staff meetings
• Emergency preparedness/ safety procedures

Work Schedule:

• “As Needed” schedule and is less than 29.5 average hours per week
• Welcome Centers hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days per week
• Meetings and training opportunities are often scheduled before or after work
• Work hours include, but are not limited to:
• Weekends (Saturdays AND Sundays)
• Call-Ins
• Holidays
• Welcome Centers are open most official Federal and State holidays
• Currently (subject to change), Welcome Centers are closed on:
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Day

To Inquire: Call 803-548-2880 or visit the South Carolina Welcome Center in Fort Mill at 89 I-77 South, Fort Mill, SC 29708 to obtain an application.

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The South Carolina Department of Parks Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Computer literacy: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person