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Job opportunity for a Part Time Tourism Coordinator (guest services)
This is a great opportunity for retirees, students or anyone with the ability to work a flexible schedule including every other weekend!
SC Parks, Recreation & Tourism
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South Carolina Welcome Center in Fort Mill
Job Purpose: Perform excellent, front-line customer service to every guest at a South Carolina Welcome Center in order to increase guest spending in South Carolina through front-line information service and promotion of South Carolina’s destinations, thus influencing current and future guest travel plans.
Duties under general supervision:
- Perform front-line marketing by way of customer service at a South Carolina Welcome Center to include but not limited to:
- Accommodation/ attraction reservation service
- Distribution of literature as appropriate
- Assistance with directions to guests
- Greeting each guest with friendliness, hospitality, and a genuine smile
- Representing the state in a courteous, professional manner including a clean and professional appearance as the dress code policy warrants
- Package promotional materials as instructed
- Assist in maintaining accurate records of promotional materials
- Assist in compiling and recording required activity reports for the Welcome Center
- Openly and tactfully communicate, participate, and advocate a professional, team-oriented atmosphere
- Perform relate duties as required by the supervisor
Applicant Requirements:
- Excellent oral and communication skills
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to stock literature
- Ability to lift, squat, and stoop with up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to be proficient with a personal computer
- Ability and flexibility to work a schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and call-ins (see below)
- Ability to participate in training (when available) to include, but not limited to:
- On-site/Corridor training
- Staff meetings
- Emergency preparedness/ safety procedures
Work Schedule:
- “As Needed” schedule and is less than 29.5 average hours per week
- Welcome Centers hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days per week
- Meetings and training opportunities are often scheduled before or after work
- Work hours include, but are not limited to:
- Weekends (Saturdays AND Sundays)
- Call-Ins
- Holidays
- Welcome Centers are open most official Federal and State holidays
- Currently (subject to change), Welcome Centers are closed on:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
To Inquire: Call 803-548-2880 or visit the South Carolina Welcome Center in Fort Mill at 89 I-77 South, Fort Mill, SC 29708 to obtain an application.
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The South Carolina Department of Parks Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Job-related location requirement:
- Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12