Seasonal Membership Sales Associate
Seasonal Membership Sales Associate
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Job Description
Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation animal care and welfare learning and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868 the notforprofit Lincoln Park Zoo is a privatelymanaged membersupported organization and is free and open 365 days a year. Visit us atlpzoo.
General Summary:
Lincoln Park Zoo is seeking an energetic outgoing detailoriented individual with a passion for wildlife conservation and fundraising to join the Membership team. Membership Sales Associates will sell memberships Adopt an Animal packages collect donations and provide outstanding customer service. Candidates should have sales fundraising and/or customer service experience and be driven to meet and exceed individual and team sales goals. Candidates should have strong communication and excellent sales skills and will serve as a positive representative for the Membership Department and Lincoln Park Zoo.
Essential Job Functions:
- Proactively initiate and close sales of Lincoln Park Zoo memberships and Adopt an Animal packages.
- Provide guests with appropriate fulfillment materials.
- Collect general donations.
- Document donor information as appropriate.
- Greet guests and respond to zoorelated questions.
- Setup and breakdown outdoor kiosk.
- Document all sales
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Able to interact positively and enthusiastically with visitors.
- Comfortable approaching individuals to make sales and collect donations.
- Ability to generate revenue through effective selling techniques.
- Excellent oral and communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently and apply sound judgement to solve problems.
- Selfmotivated outgoing and friendly.
- Courteous and respectful with team members other staff volunteers and zoo visitors.
- Eager to learn about the zoos exhibits programs events and conservation projects and share this knowledge to engage guests.
- Able to work weekdays weekends and holidays.
- Must be trustworthy and punctual.
Experience Requirements:
- Experience in cash handling sales fundraising and customer service.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time and work in all weather conditions.
- No allergies to plants or animals.
- Ability to bend stoop and reach as needed to open and close kiosk display.
- Ability to push kiosk to gates
Additional Requirements:
- Proof of COVID vaccine (two or more doses).
OUR PROMISE
Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse qualities perspectives values and experiences of all people. For Wildlife. For All.
LINCOLN PARK ZOO BENEFITS
In addition to such standard benefits Blue Cross Blue Shield) as medical dental vision life and disability coverages and a 403(b) savings plan with an institutional match benefits of working at the zoo include (benefits are for regular full time employees):
- Free admission to many other Chicago cultural institutions
- Free onsite parking anytime with access to Lincoln Park Lakeshore Trail and North Avenue Beach
- Discounts on event tickets (free admission to select events) attractions dining and retail at the zoo
- Quarterly staff mingle events and LPZooU training and educational sessions about the zoo wildlife ecology and related subjects
- Company contribution to Health Savings Account (Medical PPO only)
- A working environment with green spaces and regularly available visits with wildlife!
Salary: $16.50 per hour plus opportunity for bonuses
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
