Ventfort Hall is looking to grow our team! See the below job opportunities. To apply, please email haley@gildedage.org with a resume and letter of interest.
Seasonal Front Desk Associate
PAY: $17/hour
HOURS: 15-20 hours (2-3 days) per week; seasonal position with the possibility of longer-term employment. Both weekday and weekend availability ideal; set schedule to come upon hire. Seasonal September through December 2024.
Typical front desk hours between 9:30am-4:30pm. Event hours in the evenings, ending as late as midnight or 1am on occassion.
Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion and Museum is searching for a seasonal front desk associate, to begin work as soon as possible, through December 2024 (with the possibility of extending). Ventfort Hall is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of all genders, races, and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to apply for this position.
This position is multi-faceted and offers variety throughout the weeks with the following tasks:
Front Desk Job Responsibilities:
- Greet and check in visitors as they enter the museum, collect payments, and instruct visitors on museum protocol while they are visiting
- Facilitate sales in the museum gift shop
- Answer the telephone and take reservations for tours, special events, lectures, plays, and concerts
- Retrieve messages from the phone voicemail daily and reply as needed
- Balance cash register daily
- Attend to guests regarding the house's history as they self-guide throughout the museum and answer basic questions. Training on the history of the house will be provided.
- Check guests into events and remain on-site as Ventfort Hall's representative
Desired Skills:
- Outstanding guest relations
- Previous experience in a customer service role
- Cash handling and basic computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Outgoing and personable
- Self-starting and motivated
- Flexibility to work on special projects during slow times
- Restaurant or hospitality experience a plus
- Interest in history
To apply, email haley@gildedage.org
