JOB SUMMARY:
Pleasantly greet and interact with guests in a timely manner to acquire necessary information and to process purchases for tickets and memberships. Assist with various office tasks during times of slow attendance. Contribute to team effort.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Timely Open and Close cash drawers; Balance drawers at end of shift
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Interact courteously with guests during ticket sales process
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Inquire about parking tickets or discount applications
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Promote Memberships and the Children’s Garden attendance
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Monitor for restricted entry items and politely inform the customer
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Accurately and timely process sales transaction
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Maintain basic knowledge of Dallas Arboretum policies
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES:
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High school education or equivalent
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Six months of Cash handling and Point of Sales register experience desired—but will train
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Proficient with computers and Microsoft software.
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Good Verbal communication skills
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Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, indoors and outdoors
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Candidates with weekend availability will be prioritized
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MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 8:30 AM – 5 PM
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Ability to courteously and calmly interact with unhappy customers
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Team member with a commitment to good customer relations
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Flexible and responsive
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands or requirements described here are representative of what is expected by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to:
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Stand or Walk in outside non-air conditioned spaces and inside indoor spaces
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Sit or stand at a desk for prolonged periods
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Ability to sit for extended periods for office functions and to physically interact with staff across the property as needed
OTHER DUTIES
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of those in this position.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our organization. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation.