Explorer - Ashton Gardens A

About the Organization Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit born from a deep desire to show gratitude to the community. We celebrate the power of curiosity, science, and the arts to help lift the children of Utah through the power of STEM. Our mission is to bring to life the joy of learning and wonders of the natural world through world-class experiences that engage, delight, and inspire. We strive to make everyone feel welcome and valued as they visit our community-owned complex of gardens, museums, and farms.

If you're looking for a fun, dynamic workplace where you can inspire and be inspired, come join the Thanksgiving Point family! Description

Ashton Gardens Explorer Job Description

DAYTIME AVAILABILITY ONLY!

Wage: $11-12/hour

Shift: Part time (15 hours per week). Mon-Sat. Includes some holidays.

Benefits: Free Thanksgiving Point Membership for you and immediate family; 401(k); Employee Assistance Program; Financial Assistance Program; Thanksgiving Point venue discounts; and more!

Summary: As an Explorer at Thanksgiving Point, you will play a key role in creating a world class experience for our guests! You will welcome, guide, and engage our guests' curiosity as they explore the botanical beauties of the Ashton Gardens, spanning over 50 acres! You will gain valuable experience and essential skills in customer service, retail, guest management, science education, event management, and venue programming, facilitating learning experiences, helping kids of all ages to gain confidence in science and STEM, and learning how to educate in innovative ways. Please join our incredible team!

Responsibilities

• Interact with and engage visitors of all ages to ignite transformative family learning, guide exploration, and encourage critical thinking.
• Provide exceptional guest service by monitoring and assisting guests with confidence.
• Run cashier at the front desk and gift shop.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning experiences with curiosity.
• Collaborate with coworkers.
• Help maintain an orderly, safe, clean and compassionate environment for our team and guests.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Thanksgiving Point venues and activities and communicate these effectively to our guests.
• Model curiosity to create positive, meaningful experiences and a place where multiple ideas are valued and explored.
• Assist guests as they explore and enjoy all areas of the Gardens.
• Evaluate visitor experiences using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Accept and include all guests as they are and welcome them without expectation or judgment.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations as necessary to assure safety for all guests and team members.
• Exemplify Thanksgiving Point's mission, values, and policies with curiosity, compassion, and confidence.
• Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

• Strong communication and great customer service, with collaborative approach to the workplace, and ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to work patiently in high-activity, high-energy, noisy environments.
• Comfort with initiating conversation with our guests and enforcing safety procedures with compassion, curiosity, and confidence.
• Physical demands may include lifting 25 lbs., climbing stairs, bending, standing for extended periods of time, and manipulating small objects.
• Comfortable working outdoors and around large crowds.
• Readily learn cash register, money handling, and facilitation best practices and skills.
• At least 16 years old.
• Must pass a background check.
  
  

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a company we do E-Verify on all potential candidates.

If you have questions about accommodations, please reach out to hr@thanksgivingpoint.org. We are an E-Verified Required Employer Position Explorer - Ashton Gardens A Shift -not applicable- Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Category Guest Services Location Thanksgiving Point Number of Openings 6 Number Filled 3

This position is currently accepting applications.

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