Visitor Service Assistant

Assistants (VSAs) must:.

• Possess exceptional people skills: Greet all visitors warmly and enthusiastically.
• Be passionate about play: Understand and support Smith's mission and the importance of play for children.
• Engage actively with visitors: Proactively interact with children and adults to facilitate both indoor and outdoor play
• Create enriching play experiences: Help manVisitorage play environments and create opportunities for engaging play.
• Foster teamwork: Contribute to a strong team dynamic among VSAs.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Outdoor duties: Greeting visitors, supervising the slide, managing the book giveaway (summer).
• Indoor duties: Tidying playrooms, reorganizing play spaces, disinfecting toys, enforcing safety guidelines.
• Special events: Assisting with annual events at Smith, as needed.

In short, candidates should be eager to play an active role in enhancing children's play experiences at Smith.

essential functions

Visitor Engagement:

• Greet and welcome visitors warmly.
• Answer visitor questions and provide information.
• Guide visitors on safety guidelines, especially in "Smithville."

Play & Learning:

• Lead visitors in unstructured play and nature-based activities.
• Facilitate child-directed play with loose parts and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Apply playful learning strategies (after training).

Operations & Maintenance:

• Ensure toy organization and tidiness in indoor play spaces.
• Re-stock and organize natural materials and loose parts.Services
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform light maintenance tasks.
• Conduct trash walks.

Visitor Services:

• Assist with birthday parties and group visits.
• Sell items at the Smith Store.
• Maintain accurate daily visitor attendance.

Knowledge & Communication:

• Become knowledgeable about Smith's history, culture, and mission.
• Communicate effectively with visitors, donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Communicate the importance of play to the public.

Other:

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various seasons.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and climb stairs.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Value teamwork and a fun work environment.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13