Accommodations Assistant (Accommodations)Seasonal Employment
Chautauqua - USA
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Job Summary
Rental Accommodations on the grounds are all privately owned except for the Athenaeum Hotel and Bellinger Hall dormitory. The Accommodations Team manages approximately 450 privately owned rentals which include denominational houses boutique hotels inns guest houses apartments condominiums and single-family homes. Assist patrons with finding rental accommodations based on specific rental criteria; amenities type special needs via phone email or in person at the Visitors Center via the Private Accommodations Rental Directory. The office is located in the Visitors Center on Bestor Plaza and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and with demonstrated experience and qualifications candidates may earn up to $17.00/Hour.
About Your Work Day
- Assist guests via phone email or face-to-facetofind accommodations for their Chautauquastay.
- Assist in maintaining the Accommodations Website including regular accuracyaudits.
- Assist Property Owners Who Rent (POWR) to maintain their listings on the Accommodations website updating reservation calendars and general listing information.
- Assist with guests and their questions in the Visitors Center as timeallows.
About the Referral Program
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules full and part-time for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings weekends and/or holidays as a requirement. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
Will be scheduled to work an average of 20-hours/week. Scheduled hours may include evenings weekends and holidays based on business needs.
About Living on the Grounds
No employer-provided housing is available for this should plan to secure independent housing orresidewithin a commutable distance.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts education religion and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts lectures interfaith worship/programs and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company a comprehensive hotel food & beverage conferencing and events organization.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission vision and diverse communities and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass free of cost which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan 150 Forward. One of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience engagement and professional expertise in IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.