What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Sales Agents - Yellowstone National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Activities team in Yellowstone National Park!
Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! Our activities department offers unique services to enhance our guests' experiences through guided tours and entertainment! We’re hiring Activity Sales Agents to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!
Job Summary:
Activity sales agents are responsible for providing guests with accurate information about our services and facilities as well as effective use of sales skills to aid in the sale of those services.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: June 2024 - September 2024
Pay:$15.75/hr
Schedule: 30-40 hour per week (hours fluctuate based on weather); including weekends, evenings and holidays
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
- Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria style). Room & Board costs equal $17.00/day and are deducted bi-weekly (approximately $234.00) from your paycheck
- Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwith), and utilities included
- No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits and Perks:
- Free Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more).
- Employee discounts on retail, food & beverage, lodging, and activities in Yellowstone
- Employee discounts at local gateway communities
- Access to maintained campgrounds and back country campsites inside and around the park
- Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
- Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
- World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
- Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world
Responsibilities
- Provide professional and courteous service to Yellowstone guests, while meeting or exceeding financial goal while promoting and selling park activities
- Acquaint guests with services available in the area
- Maintain a proper bank, provide accurate handling of monies and prepare accurate remits
- Accurately collect payment, post activity tickets and balance cash drawer and credit cards; authorize credit cards as needed
Qualifications
- Strong guest service, communication, sales and accounting skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, learn quickly and follow instructions
- Must have computer and data entry skills and be able to learn the technical aspects of the activity booking process
- Work thoroughly and quickly under pressure
- Must have knowledge of Yellowstone facilities, activities and features and services
- Knowledge of company policy and procedures
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to stand for up to eight hours per shift
- Must be able to walk, bend and lift for up to 4 hours per shift
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Salary : $17 - $234
