Guest Services Representative Seasonal
Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 15 - 15
Posted:
3 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline:
31 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Guest Services Representative - Seasonal
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Holden Forests & Gardens connects people with the wonder beauty and value of trees and plants to inspire action for healthy communities. When you join HF&G you join a team of professionals who are passionate about improving Northeast Ohios communities through our mission-driven programs.
Opportunity:
The Guest Services Representative will facilitate an exceptional guest experience by offering great customer service while educating guests selling admission promoting membership and working in the retail store and contributing to a positive team atmosphere at Cleveland Botanical Garden. Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work weekends some evenings and some holidays
Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities of the Guest Services Representative Seasonal include but are not limited to:
- Support Holden Forests & Gardens mission vision values and core commitment
- Actively welcome guests and members upon arrival to provide an orientation of the property programs and events that support the mission and success of Holden Forests & Gardens
- Provide friendly clear and courteous customer service to encourage return visitation
- Manage customer concerns communicate effectively provide prompt follow-up and relay information as needed to Guest Services Lead and Manager
- Process sales transactions for admission membership programs and merchandise quickly and accurately using a point-of-sale system Altru
- Complete register opening /closing procedures
- Assist with maintaining adequate stock levels of merchandise and supplies on store floor and stockroom
- Contribute positively to a team of seasonal guest services staff volunteers and others
- Regularly assist with event set-up support special events and programs
- Answer guest telephone calls and respond accordingly
- Maintain the appearance cleanliness and safety of workspaces and facilities
- Complete performance evaluations and set position goals with supervisor
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
- Supports Holden Forests & Gardens mission vision and values
- Demonstrate a passion for people and nature
- Retail and cash handling experience
- Experience with customer service in a similar setting desired
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work weekends evenings and some holidays
- Ability to understand basic instructions Must enjoy working with the public families and children
- Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication
- Ability to work within a team and be self-motivated when working individually
- Ability to take initiative and problem-solve
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Stand and/or sit for extended periods of time
- Hand and arm dexterity
- Ascend and descend office stairs
- Standing bending kneeling climbing reaching pulling pushing sitting grabbing and lifting
- Carrying up to 30 lbs. regularly
- Work independently as well as effectively with others
Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) is a great place to work!
In addition to the hourly rate of $15.00 we offer working in a beautiful environment within Greater Cleveland Discounts in our stores & cafes Free parking at both campuses anytime we are open Free admission to many Northeast Ohio Museums Free Employee Assistance Program And More!
Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit resume and contact information for 3 professional references. Candidates will start to be reviewed immediately and will continue until the role is filled.
Holden Forests & Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and values an authentic sense of belonging at all levels of the organization including staff volunteers Board of Directors and visitors.Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Holden Forests & Gardens is a premier public garden featuring a rural and urban campus, with a world-class plant & environmental science center.