Visitor Experience Assistant
Application Deadline: | Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 |
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Location: | Wembley, AB |
Department: | Philip J Curie Dinosaur Museum |
Position Type: | Employment |
Term: | Full-Time |
Seasonal: | Yes |
Wage: | $18 per hour |
Posted on: | March 8th, 2024 |
Last updated: | March 8th, 2024 |
Description:
The Visitor Experience Assistant will be responsible for providing excellent visitor
experience in the museum during the busiest summer months, as well as assisting with
aspects of the museum’s gift shop and public programming.
Description of Tasks:
• Interact and greet the visiting public and assist with any questions
• Complete Sales of Admissions Ticket
• Gift Shop duties (cashier, stocking shelves, pricing, inventory, store
organization and cleaning)
• Promote and complete registrations for memberships, parties, education
programs, films, lectures, events, workshops, day camps and tours.
• Provide visitor information and accessibility to those who require special
assistance.
• Answer and direct phone calls including queries for special event booking,
facility rentals, gallery tours and volunteers.
• Complete daily cash reconciliation of till
• Maintain open communication with all staff and the public
• Other duties as required/assigned
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/qualities:
• Excellent personal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to manage cash
• Computer proficiency
• Retail savvy
• Demonstrated passion for outstanding customer service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly organized and efficient
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities
• Event or Booking service experience an asset
Period of Employment
The Visitor Experience Assistant position’s period of employment will be June 24th,
2024 to August 30th, 2024 (Some negotiation around start/end dates can be
considered).
Salary: $18.00/hr
To Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer, and any eligible person is welcome to apply
for this position. If interested, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to the
following address:
Attention: Rachelle Pinard-Kulovits
E-mail: a href="HR@dinomuseum.ca">HR@dinomuseum.ca
The application deadline is Friday, May 17 at 11:59 pm MDT. Please note only
successful candidates will be contacted and scheduled for an interview a week after
the application deadline. Virtual interviews are possible.
About the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
The PJCDM is located 2 km outside the Town of Wembley and approximately 33 km
from the City of Grande Prairie. While the successful candidate is responsible for
finding their own accommodation in the Grande Prairie area, the museum can suggest
some potential options. The successful candidate must be present, in-person, at the
museum during work hours. They must be willing to work some evenings and
weekends to accommodate volunteers and special events.