FRONT DESK ATTENDANT

Save this job Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $20.17 per hour Description Who We Are Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation. Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library. Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally. Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays Essential Functions The Front Desk Attendant assists guests efficiently, courteously and professionally in all front office related functions including registration, cashiering and information. Maintains a high standard of service and hospitality at all times. Trains new employees. Maintains a high standard of service and hospitality at all times.Trains new employees.Performs other duties as required. Qualifications Some front desk or guest relations experience preferredHigh school diploma or G.E.D.Full time positionAbility to handle cash handling dutiesFlexibility to include availability on short noticeExcellent public contact and organizational skillsEffective oral and written communication skillsAbility toHandle guests' complaintsWork well under pressureStand for long periods of timeAct and react quickly in a professional mannerHandle paperwork efficiently Physical Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To Performing heavy cleaningHigh and low dustingTransporting objects weighing up to 60 poundsA great amount of walking in all types of weatherLifting, standing and bending up to 8+ hours daily Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Save this job Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn