Seasonal Attendants

Visitor Services - Position Application Number: VE-0278

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We are frequently seeking Seasonal Attendants to join the Visitor Services Team!

Seasonal Attendants greet and serve visitors to provide the best possible visitor experience. Seasonal Attendants sell admissions, parking tickets, encourage and sell memberships, and guide visitors to locations of interest through the Garden in a friendly and professional manner.
 
 Summary of Responsibilities:
 
·         Attain knowledge of ticket types for all Garden activities.
·         Become familiar in admissions apparatus and policies.
·         Encourage and carry out membership sales transactions.
·         Inform visitors about all attractions and exhibits.
·         Conduct all transactions in accordance with policies and procedures set forth by the Visitor Services Department and The New York Botanical Garden.
·         Perform other duties as specified and needed by department management.
 
Requirements:
 
·         Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, to be outdoors, and to sit and/or stand for long periods.
·         Keep up to date and knowledgeable on all Garden events and current exhibitions; inform visitors about all areas of the Garden.
·         Must have excellent communication skills.
·         Must be available to work weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
·         Ability to carry 25 lbs.
·         Previous customer service experience desired.
 


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Hours

Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed most Mondays, Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.

Please confirm hours on the day of your visit by calling 718.817.8700.

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