Visitor Services Cashier - Garvan Woodland Gardens

Closing Date

01/13/2026

Staff - Clerical

No

Temporary (Fixed Term)

No

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Garvan Woodland Gardens, one of top attractions in Arkansas is hiring! We are looking for positive, motivated, personable new team members to join our crew. Work outdoors in a setting voted in the top 10 most colorful places on the planet by Trip Advisor. We would love for you to come grow with us!

Garvan Woodland Gardens, a 210-acre botanical garden situated on a peninsula surrounded by scenic Lake Hamilton located in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a skilled and dedicated Visitor Services Cashier. The Visitor Services Cashier will be responsible for greeting guests, checking in guests, taking funds, and balancing the point of sale system s position will also serve as a guest docent by driving golf cart tours and giving a scripted explanation of the garden spaces.

This team member will be expected to work well with others and ensure a positive guest experience.

Part-time, up to 32 hours a week, including weekends and nights during Holiday Lights (mid-November thru Dec 31). Visitor Services Cashier is a part-time, temporary position limited to the 1250-hour University of Arkansas policy. The campus is a non-smoking facility. This position requires a valid driver's license.

Some night and weekend work will be required seasonally.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Customer Service Experience
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience collecting money for payment
• Experience taking funds and balancing point of sale systems

Salary Information: $13 -$15 per hour

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Leslie Pounds, HR Partner, pounds;
Minnie Hahn, Sr Manager of Design, minnie

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be…