What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guest Services Rep position at U.S. Space & Rocket Center?
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Museum Ticketing
Supervisory Responsibilities
Level of Supervision: None
Travel Required
None
Qualifications
Required Education
Physical Requirements
Environmental Factors
Essential Functions
Museum Ticketing
- Process admission accommodation for daily guests in an accurate and timely manner ensuring that guests receive quality and professional service.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of the Museum Operations Manager for the accuracy and security of cash transactions.
- Fulfill membership orders promptly.
- Ensure that the ticket desk is opened and closed following the museum's operating hours.
- Ensure that kennels, strollers, and wheelchairs are well-maintained, in proper working condition, and secured at the end of the business day.
- Respond to, and whenever possible, resolve guests’ questions and complaints promptly both in-person and over the phone.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of the Museum Operations Manager for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of the Museum Operations Manager for providing guests with a quality museum experience, including exemplary operation of all museum simulators.
- Maintain a tidy work environment at the ticket desk, e.g. removal of trash, filling and organizing of sales brochures.
- Other duties as assigned, e.g. mascots, driving small electric vehicles.
- Operate the Theater concession stand in an accurate and timely manner and follow written procedures and State Health regulations.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of the Museum Operations Manager for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.
- Collect tickets promptly from guests entering the theater ensuring that they are at the correct presentation.
- Respond to, and whenever possible, resolve guests’ questions and complaints promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by conducting thorough cleanings of the theater & surrounding areas before & after movies.
- Meet or exceed Rocket Center professional and safety standards for the safe, effective, and efficient operation of all simulators (museum and outside simulators).
- Perform safety checks, and complete required checklists proper to opening simulators to ensure correct and safe operation. Ensure that simulators are operated correctly and on schedule.
- Report any simulator problems or malfunctions to the Simulation Technical staff promptly.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of the Museum Manager/Asst. Managed to provide guests and trainees with a quality and sage simulator experience.
- Facilitate daily activities for groups of all ages enthusiastically and professionally.
- Continuously patrol the museum area promptly assist guests and answer questions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment for guests, trainees, and employees.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Level of Supervision: None
Travel Required
None
Qualifications
Required Education
- Education: High School or equivalent desired.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Experience: Some experience working with the public is strongly desired. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 3-6 months of experience handling cash and operating a cash register in a guest service environment preferred.
- Behavioral and Performance Skills: Candidates must be organized, responsible, ethical, lively, energetic, and charismatic.
Physical Requirements
- Standing for long periods (6-9 hours) or the duration of shift assisting guests. Operating ticket desk and cash register.
- Bending, kneeling, reaching to store & retrieve supplies, assisting guests, and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds to waist height.
- Talking and hearing to communicate with supervisors, guests, co-workers, and trainees.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Environmental Factors
- This position involves working in both a climate-controlled environment and outside where exposed to various weather conditions and changing temperatures.
- This position deals extensively with the public, trainees of all ages, and employees throughout the organization.
- Requires day and evening shifts and must be able to work weekends.