Newport Aquarium Photography Host - Year-Round Part-Time

All Career • Newport, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Newport Aquarium is seeking a Year-Round Part-Time Photography Host to join their team. This role is responsible for providing a memorable guest experience by offering photo services, delivering high-quality images, and maintaining PCI compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, be self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as with a team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly innovative environment and contribute to bringing families closer together.

Requirements

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time, ascend/descend floors, bend, reach, and stoop.
• No history of allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work.
• Physical strength, including the ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to think clearly, react quickly, and calmly to changes and/or stressful situations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and/or weekends and holidays.
• One Weekend day and some additional weekday availability needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior point of sale experience is a plus.
• Previous guest service or retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform, adhere to, and implement all Herschend Enterprises’ Core Values and Newport Aquarium Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols to ensure safe and memorable guest experience.
• Maintain a positive attitude and clean appearance.
• Approach guests and offer photo services in a friendly and engaging manner.
• Work with other team members/departments of Newport Aquarium to ensure effective communications.
• Maintain appropriate guest and team satisfaction.
• Deliver high quality images to guests, accurately setting camera settings prior to shooting photos.
• Ensure assigned photo location is stocked, clean, prepared and organized.
• Be self-motivated, work independently, as well as with a team.
• Maintain a willingness and ability to learn and perform all job functions, including sales and up-selling.
• Contribute to a work environment that is satisfying, enjoyable and energetic.
• Maintain PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 24 hours of Sick PTO annually
• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• Training and development
• Fully funded education programs through Grow U (certifications to associates, bachelor's, and master’s degrees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed