Event Attendant

Peel Compton FoundationBentonville, ArkansasOn-sitePart-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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About this role

The Peel Compton Foundation is hiring for an Event Attendant to join our team!   This is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing/customer service oriented individual who is looking for a flexible part-time position in Bentonville.

Summary:  The Event Attendant has a passion for outstanding customer service. This role handles direct guest services at PCF event facilities. The role must be committed to treating every guest who attends a PCF event with the utmost respect and care.  The majority of events take place during the evenings and/or weekends.

Events take place at all the Peel Compton Foundation’s unique properties:

- The Peel Mansion Museum & Botanical Garden
- Compton Gardens & Arboretum
- Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
- Osage Park

Job Description:

- Welcomes and acknowledges all guests according to company standards
- Provides excellent guest service for various events and programs, responding to guest and staff inquiries in a prompt, effective, and courteous manner
- Supports the success of events by helping guests safely enjoy their experience
- Directs guests to proper location with clear instructions
- Anticipates and addresses guests’ service needs
- Assists staff during various program activities and special events offered by PCF
- Reports accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions to Rental Coordinator
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others; supports team to reach common goals
- Attends in-service training and additional staff training as necessary
- Enforces facility policies, rules and regulations as necessary
- Assists in emergency protocol as required in training
- Performs other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

- Willing to give “above and beyond” customer service
- A passion for Nature, Education, Recreation, Preservation
- Flexible, with a “can do” attitude
- Communicator that loves interacting with people
- Enjoys events and all the details to make sure the event is a success

Qualifications:

- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Candidates must be available to work nights and weekends.