Guest Service Associate at Kidspace Children's Museum

Pasadena, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Professionalism, Adaptability, Planning, Organizing, Interpersonal Skills, Judgment, Quality, Quantity, Action, Attendance, Punctuality

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Position Overview: As part of a front-line team, the Guest Service Associate delivers outstanding guest service daily through fielding all guest inquiries via email, phone and in person while maintaining a solution mind set in all transactional engagements. They are responsible for handling all ticketing inquiries and transactions, as well as membership sales, groups, and birthday party bookings. This part-time non- exempt position reports to the Guest Service Supervisor. Essential Duties and responsibilities: Guest Correspondence: Professionally correspond via phone, email and in person with the public in the following areas: Ticket sales, ticket rescheduling, birthday and group reservations and bookings, memberships, guest impact emails, etc. Monitor voicemail, email inboxes, and Teams chats to respond in a timely manner, and forward inquiries to relevant staff members as required. Review the Kidspace website periodically for out-of-date information or discrepancies, alerting team members as necessary. Demonstrates accuracy in all transactions and correspondences. Customer Service: Provides outstanding customer service to all guests, welcoming them in a polite and friendly manner and assists with guiding them through the admission process. Welcoming partners and stake holders and connecting them to the appropriate staff. Resolve and respond to guests concerns and feedback in a timely manner. Guest Engagement: Provides direction and assistance with the site navigation to all guests. Creates a unique and focused connection with guests and members. Invites guests to immerse themselves in the museum experience and incorporates seasonal themes, events, and happenings when welcoming guests. First aid, lost and found, and material management: File all lost and found related logs, sort, store, and return all lost and found items to owners. Monitor and communicate inventory needs for first aid and museum components such as stickers, wristbands, and info booth supplies. Communication and Feedback: Gathers and communicates FAQ needs for updates, modifications, accuracy, and discrepancies. Exhibits consistent, positive and professional tone in all communications and consistently practices active listening. Receives constructive feedback gracefully and delivers constructive feedback in friendly and professional manner. Communicates training needs and can comfortably and professionally communicate success and mistakes. Additional duties as assigned. Additional Skills: Attention to detail and highly organized for maximum efficiency Exceptional communication, phone and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a wide variety of clientele and internal personnel Strong Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively Model positive guest interactions using excellent verbal and nonverbal communication (i.e. body language) Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; keeps emotions under control Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Professionalism – Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; follows through on commitments Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans. Strong multi-tasking and coordination abilities to meet tight deadlines Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness Quantity - Meets work standards; completes work in timely manner Action - Exceptional follow-through/follow-up abilities Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Minimum Job Requirements: 1 year customer service experience preferred. Excellent phone etiquette and able to converse with guests in a friendly manner Availability on weekends, with occasional evening and event work. Competent and comfortable using digital devices and programs that include email, Internet, Windows, Microsoft Office and other computer systems. Proficiency in oral and written English language communication, bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin a plus. Regularly meets and exceeds our Baseline Expectations of friendly, safe, and professional, and demonstrates great judgment and the ability to work well with others on the team. Ability to model museum best practices and uphold policies and procedures. Ability to work while standing and walking (with reasonable accommodation) in an outdoor environment that includes inclement or sunny weather. Kidspace is largely an outdoor facility, regular exposure to outdoor elements is required.

Responsibilities

The Guest Service Associate is responsible for delivering outstanding guest service by handling inquiries and transactions related to ticketing, memberships, and bookings. They also engage with guests to enhance their experience and manage lost and found items.