Job Details | Admissions Attendant (Seasonal)

Registered employers can post jobs, search for candidates, and/or post a company profile on ChicagoJobs.com

Quick Search
Run a quick search through the entire listings of jobs on this website. Filter your search by one, two or all three of the following criteria:





View Job

This job posting is no longer active on ChicagoJobs.com and therefore cannot accept online applications.


    

Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: A8296-01ER Posted on: 2014-11-0711/07/2014 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Part-time
2014-12-07
 

Admissions Attendant (Seasonal)

Just imagine: 216 acres in a beautiful park-like setting, with amazing stops along the way, to see any number of nature's wonders. Whether that be iconic North American animals at Great Bear Wilderness, jumping into the jungle at Tropic World to meet our new silverback gorilla, or taking in a super spectacular dolphin show at the Dolphinarium. Brookfield Zoo has been a remarkable destination since 1934 and the Chicago Zoological Society has been an international leader with our cutting edge role in animal care and conservation.

As an Admissions Associate, you will represent the Society by meeting, greeting, and welcoming guests as they begin their visit at Brookfield Zoo. Customer service is Brookfield Zoo's number one priority. Your pleasant smile and outstanding focus on guest satisfaction while, at the same time, demonstrating your keen product knowledge in assisting guests with purchasing the best value for their visit, and maximizing their experience at Brookfield Zoo is of utmost importance. To complete the admissions process, you will operate a cash register accurately and efficiently for up-selling admissions, parking, internal attractions, packages, rentals, membership sales, and other initiatives. As our guests often appreciate enthusiastic and accurate information about the various attractions, special events, and other destinations with in the Zoo, you will become very familiar with Brookfield Zoo while maintaining a high quality experience for our 2 million guests each year.

Admissions Associates are assigned to work the parking booths, admission booths, Guest Relations buildings, stroller rentals, internal attraction ticket booths or entrances, and/or access control for general admission or internal attractions.

Position Requirements and Specifications
As Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year, this position highly prefers flexible availability to work any 5 days out of any 7 days each week with work shifts that are usually from 4 to 8 hours in length generally during the hours that Brookfield Zoo is open. From Memorial Day - Labor Day the Zoo is open 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (Sundays until 7:30 p.m.). After Labor Day until Memorial Day the weekend & weekday hours vary from 9:30/10:00 a.m. - 5:00/6:00 p.m. During special events, the Zoo may be open until 9:00/10:00 p.m. You must be at least 16 years of age for this position. This is a temporary (seasonal) position. Starting wage: $8.25 per hour.

The requirements for this position include:
  • High School graduate or (GED) equivalent preferred.
  • Accurate basic math skills required.
  • Ability to operate a point-of-sales (POS) system desired. Demonstrated strong customer service skills required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Incumbent must have the ability to work non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
  • Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.
  • Multilingual ability and Spanish fluency a plus.


Additional Information
This requisition is to actively recruit for positions that are anticipated to have start dates during the month of August 2014.


This position highly prefers staff that can work weekends and weekdays starting as early as 8:00 A.M.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     
Minimize

Facebook

Minimize