Admissions Attendant

Moody Gardens, Inc.•Galveston, TX

5d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Admission Attendant I JOB SUMMARY: The Attendant is responsible for daily customer service duties which include giving accurate directions to the attractions, offering colorful descriptions of the various attractions and events on property and assisting guests as needed in a friendly, courteous, and compassionate manner. Additionally, this employee is responsible for accurate cashiering, scanning, ticketing, costume character handler, and performing as a costume character. Admissions Attendant II JOB SUMMARY: The Admissions Attendant II is responsible for greeting members and assisting Guests as they arrive on property, in addition to assisting with new member and member renewal payments. As an operator/receptionist, the Admissions Attendant II is responsible for answering and transferring all incoming telephone calls in a pleasant, polite and efficient manner at the Administration Reception desk, in addition to providing support to memberships and greeting facility visitors. May provide clerical support to the administrative department.

Requirements

Must be reliable and responsible
Good computer skills
Ability to exhibit maturity in the workplace and have a cooperative attitude
Ability to remain on feet standing and walking for extended periods of time
Ability to perform tasks that involve reaching and bending
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and carry for a distance of up to 50 feet
Ability to push/pull 30-50 pounds for a distance of up to 50 feet
Routine exposure to bright lights and loud noises
Ability to tolerate weather extremes

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior cashiering experience preferred

Responsibilities

Greet all guests in a friendly, courteous, and positive manner as they enter
Assume 100% responsibility for providing a high quality of guests experience by initiating interactions and answering questions
Assure prompt service while creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere for our guests
Maintain a neat appearance that includes a full uniform as specified by Department Head and other Moody Gardens Executives
Maintain a neat and orderly workstation, ensuring that the station is left in an organized manner complete with needed supplies upon cashing out
Exhibit good teamwork and communication skills both within the Admissions Department and with other departments
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the Moody Gardens attractions and amenities, in addition to the daily events and all special events offered seasonally
Report all maintenance problems to supervisors and/or Guest Services Manager
Clock in and out using Paycom within required parameters to track their work hours
Scan all tickets and membership cards at exhibit entries to ensure appropriate attraction tickets and valid membership cards (correct person pictured and within expiration date) being utilized for entry
Ensure guests understand rules regarding exhibit etiquette, i.e.: No Food or Drink, no pets, staying on trail/following fish on floor, etc.
Assist with guest needs for strollers and wheelchairs
General ticketing duties and accurate cashiering during transactions by following procedures for cash handling as set by the Accounting Department and Management
Offer specials and provide information on daily events and accurate descriptions of all attractions, including operating hours and prices
Accurate accounting of all monies received during shift
Follow procedures for cashing out as set by Department Head
Assist guests with questions on Kiosk purchases
Greet Guests entering the attraction to invite them to take a special photo of their visit
Explain photo process, line up Guests for photo and take a satisfactory photo based on Photo Guidelines
Learn proper photography skills, including proper set-up, trouble-shooting, break-down transportation and storage camera and other equipment
While in costume, communicate without vocalization/language by utilizing movement and gestures to suggest actions and words, while using body language to convey emotions such as happiness, sadness, shyness, excitement, etc.
Greet and interact with all guests (especially the children) in a friendly, courteous, and positive manner as they enter the various attractions. Be aware that some individuals are afraid of costumed characters and WILL NOT wish to interact. Please respect their choice.
Stay in character during all interactions and interact accordingly with the Guest and/or audience in your presence at that time.
Assist team member in costume with traversing and Guest interactions to ensure the safety of both our Guests and the character.
Properly maintain and put away the costumes following the scheduled shift
Accurately answer guest questions regarding hours of operations, ticket prices, attraction information, 3D showing and movie times, driving directions and annual membership information in an accurate and enthusiastic manner
Direct guests to desired locations on Moody Gardens property when asked
Complete membership transactions including new, renewal, and replacement passes
Keep all report records up to date and distributed to appropriate areas
Promptly answer and/or route all incoming calls being mindful not to leave callers on “Hold” and unattended for longer than 20 seconds while pleasantly and politely using a multi-line phone system
Transfer calls to the appropriate person or department
Assist guests by providing over-the-phone customer service with issues regarding tickets and/or future visits
Greet all visitors to the Administration offices and notify the appropriate departmental staff being visited. If more than a one-minute wait seems likely, offer and serve coffee, soda, etc. to the visitor.
Notify Supervisor immediately of incoming deliveries, presence of repair or maintenance personnel, or of the occurrence and nature of any communication concerning problems with the heating/air conditioning;
Immediately notify supervisor of any Security situation or problem with Safety System
Track daily attraction attendance
Sort and distribute all U.S. Mail and interoffice mail daily
Use the radio to make and receive calls from property staff
Print Daily Event reports
Ensure the reception area is properly staffed at all times when guests are expected
Notify Supervisor promptly to reschedule office hours (leaving early or having planned absence/vacation days) so a substitute can be arranged
Ensure the reception area remains clean and free of debris and collect any dishes left in the general office lobby at the end of the day
Generate computer reports for various Moody Gardens entities and distribute them to appropriate personnel
Retrieve hourly attendance counts and report to appropriate departments
Perform light typing for various staff members when necessary
Distribute mail, interoffice faxes, and other information as needed
Send out information/brochures to guests as needed
Assist in maintaining an efficient filing system for Memberships as directed
Maintain an well-organized filing system for other documents as requested
Monitor online sales and report issues to appropriate areas
Process Will Call, online orders, membership upgrades, gift cards, and other ticket sales as deemed necessary
Properly use and maintain the operator’s radio to contact facility personnel as needed
Read and sign the daily memos that will include updates on pricing and events