Adventureland Park - Retail Attendant

Herschend • Altoona, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. Work in a fun environment helping guests make memories of a lifetime with the children in their life! You will make friends and get to meet new people every day while assisting them in our gift shops. The outgoing and service-oriented Retail Attendant provides fast and courteous service to our guests interested in purchasing a souvenir to remember their experience. We are currently looking for a: Adventureland Park - Retail Attendant

Requirements

• Must be at least 14 years of age to comply with Iowa Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to positively engage with guests to promote sales and customer satisfaction
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English

Nice To Haves

• Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
• Previous experience with Point of Sale (POS) technology and PCI compliance a plus

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet all g uests with a smile as they enter retail locations
• Initiate conversations with guests and assist with any questions they may have regarding our merchandise or souvenirs
• Maintain a general knowledge of all available merchandise to assist guests with questions regarding our products
• Att emp t to increase revenue by utilizing various sales techniques, such as suggestive selling or upselling
• Resolve guest concerns in a courteous and prompt manner
• Promptly communicate potential issues or complaints to retail or park leadership, as needed
• Operate all POS equipment accurately to finalize all purchases
• Ensure merchandise is well stocked , organized , and presentable
• Refold or rehang clothing items as necessary
• Ensure the retail locations are clean and safe for our guests
• Operate mobile retail carts, when applicable
• Ensure that the retail space is free of tripping hazards or any other threats that could potentially injure a guest or another Host
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Adventureland Theme Park/Waterpark and select parks on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored Host events throughout the season

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees