Visitor Services Associate

The Visitor Services Associate is responsible for covering the Visitor Services desk and lobby. This role involves selling admissions memberships and related products while maintaining a thorough knowledge of Da Vinci Science Center programs and events. The Associate will provide exceptional customer service to all visitors ensuring a positive and informative experience.

• Welcome visitors to DSC and provide a high level of customer service and knowledge of programs and events to all visitors.

• Maintain proficiency in POS system operations and ensure understanding of key responsibilities associated with its use.

• Execute the opening and closing of Visitor Services including counting cash drawers at the start and end of each shift setting up and dismantling registers ensuring all electronic devices are fully charged providing guests with maps and completing additional tasks as assigned.

• Serve as a cashier accurately and efficiently checking in visitors while following all cash control policies.

• Process all coupons discounts group consignment and complimentary tickets according to established standards and procedures.

• Promote and sell memberships to visitors including converting walk-in ticket buyers to members.

• Generate reports related to attendance memberships or other business metrics as required to support organizational needs.

• Acquire thorough knowledge of all DSC programs and events to effectively upsell answer questions and guide visitors to their desired destinations including birthday parties special events facility rentals and auxiliary services.

• Create physical membership cards for members and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the procedures involved.

• Answer incoming phone calls respond to voicemail and inquiries and transfer calls to the appropriate extensions.

• Support daily operations as needed including but not limited to assisting on the exhibit floor providing support for group visits events and helping with basic facilities-related tasks to ensure a smooth and welcoming visitor experience.

• Monitor Visitor Services Coat room first floor restrooms and haven room for safety and cleanliness.

• Execute emergency plans by following all policies and procedures.

• Support the Science Centers mission and values statement support the mission to bring science to life and lives to science and display a commitment to diversity equity inclusion access and belonging in all aspects of your work.

• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent or relevant work experience.
Current high school students actively working towards obtaining a diploma in the next year.