Newport Aquarium Guest Service Host (Entry Screener)

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and adhere to, Herschend Enterprises’ Core Values and Newport Aquarium Guest Service Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols to ensure safe and efficient guest service operations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and appearance at all times.
• Approach guests in a friendly manner to offer assistance and provide information regarding Newport Aquarium.
• Arrive on time and ready to work all scheduled shifts, and in accordance with aquarium uniform and appearance standards.
• Understand policies and procedures relating to the overall functions of Guest Service department.
• Work with other team members/departments of Newport Aquarium to ensure effective communication is implemented at all times.
• Maintain knowledge of activities, aquatic life, and Newport Aquarium special events/promotions in order to properly notify and inform guests.
• Must be self-motivated to work independently, as well as, disciplined and reliable.
• Maintain appropriate guest and team member relations at all times, ensuring guest and team satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible for property screening duties (metal detector).
• Ensure all visitors enter at scheduled date/time (Timed entry tickets).
• Guide guests without tickets to ticketing window.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Guest Service Management Team.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift/push/pull/move up to 25 pounds (Crowd control stanchions)
• Outdoor duties dependent on weather conditions

BENEFITS

• 24 sick hours annually
• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• Training and development

COMPANY INFORMATION

• Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating.
• Their Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving – give them purpose and guidance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Not specified
• Experience: Not specified
• Licenses & Certifications: Not specified

SKILLS

• Not specified

BEHAVIORS

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

MOTIVATIONS

• Not specified

EDUCATION

• Not specified

EXPERIENCE

• Not specified

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Not specified

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