What are the responsibilities and job description for the Explore Park Ambassador position at County of Roanoke Virginia?
JOB Park Ambassadors perform responsible customer service and operational support work to enhance visitors' experiences at Explore Park. They serve as front-line representatives for the park and engage with customers on park amenities, trails, attractions, programs, events, and policies. They assist customers with reservations, registrations, ticket sales, and retail purchases as well as with the setup, operation, and breakdown of park events, rentals, programs, and activities. The position will report to the Business Supervisor.
~Provide operational support for park events, group visits, programs, and rentals, including assisting with setup, logistics, and breakdown of tents, tables, chairs, and equipment.
~Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming visitor service areas, including light cleaning and restocking of retail merchandise and operational supplies.
~Assist customers with reservations and registrations for park attractions, lodging, programs, events, and other visitor services.
~Process ticket sales, admissions, reservations, and retail merchandise transactions using point-of-sale (POS) systems while accurately handling cash, credit card, and electronic payments.
~Check in guests for park attractions and programs; distribute tickets, passes, or other materials as needed.
~Assist customers in resolving questions, concerns, or service issues and refer complex matters to appropriate supervisors or staff.
~Monitor public areas and facilities to promote a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment, report maintenance, safety, or operational concerns to appropriate personnel.
~Assist with crowd management and visitor flow during busy periods, special events, festivals, and peak visitation times.
~Assist with inventory control and organization of retail merchandise, artisan wares, and operation supplies.
~Perform administrative support tasks such as data entry, recordkeeping, opening and closing procedures, and enforcing park policies and safety guidelines as needed.
~Assist with gathering visitor feedback through surveys or informal interactions to support continuous improvement of park programs and services.
~Perform other duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Shift Hours and/or days worked: Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays, Some Evenings
- Hours Required for this position: 20-29 hours per week EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ~Greet visitors and provides a welcoming first impression of Explore Park while delivering excellent customer service to guests of all ages.
~Provide operational support for park events, group visits, programs, and rentals, including assisting with setup, logistics, and breakdown of tents, tables, chairs, and equipment.
~Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming visitor service areas, including light cleaning and restocking of retail merchandise and operational supplies.
~Assist customers with reservations and registrations for park attractions, lodging, programs, events, and other visitor services.
~Process ticket sales, admissions, reservations, and retail merchandise transactions using point-of-sale (POS) systems while accurately handling cash, credit card, and electronic payments.
~Check in guests for park attractions and programs; distribute tickets, passes, or other materials as needed.
~Assist customers in resolving questions, concerns, or service issues and refer complex matters to appropriate supervisors or staff.
~Monitor public areas and facilities to promote a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment, report maintenance, safety, or operational concerns to appropriate personnel.
~Assist with crowd management and visitor flow during busy periods, special events, festivals, and peak visitation times.
~Assist with inventory control and organization of retail merchandise, artisan wares, and operation supplies.
~Perform administrative support tasks such as data entry, recordkeeping, opening and closing procedures, and enforcing park policies and safety guidelines as needed.
~Assist with gathering visitor feedback through surveys or informal interactions to support continuous improvement of park programs and services.
~Perform other duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary : $15