Explorer - MACU Museum of Ancien

Position: Explorer - MACU Museum of Ancien...
About the Organization Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit born from a deep desire to show gratitude to the community. We celebrate the power of curiosity, science, and the arts to help lift the children of Utah through the power of STEM. Our mission is to bring to life the joy of learning and wonders of the natural world through world-class experiences that engage, delight, and inspire.

We strive to make everyone feel welcome and valued as they visit our community-owned complex of gardens, museums, and farms.

If you're looking for a fun, dynamic workplace where you can inspire and be inspired, come join the Thanksgiving Point family! Description

Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life Explorer

Wage: $11-12/hour

Shift: Part time (15 hours per week). Mon-Sat. Includes some holidays.

Benefits:
Free Thanksgiving Point Membership for you and immediate family; 401(k);
Employee Assistance Program;
Financial Assistance Program;
Thanksgiving Point venue discounts; and more!

Summary:

As an Explorer at Thanksgiving Point, you will play a key role in creating a world class experience for our guests! You will welcome, guide, and engage our guest's curiosity as they explore what life was like 65 million years ago. You will gain valuable experience and essential skills in customer service, retail, guest management, science education, event management, and venue programming, facilitating learning experiences, helping kids of all ages to gain confidence in science and STEM, and learning how to educate in innovative ways.

Please join our incredible team!

Responsibilities:

* Interact with and engage visitors of all ages to ignite transformative family learning, guide exploration, and encourage critical thinking.

* Provide exceptional guest service by monitoring and assisting guests, while helping to maintain order.

* Run cashier at the front desk and gift shop.

* Facilitate inquiry-based learning experiences Collaborate with coworkers.

* Help maintain an orderly, safe, clean and orderly environment for our team and guests.

* Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Thanksgiving Point venues and activities and communicate these effectively to our guests.

* Model curiosity to create positive, meaningful experiences and a place where multiple ideas are valued and explored.

* Evaluate visitor experiences using appropriate tools and methodologies.

* Assist guests as they explore one of the world's largest displays of mounted dinosaurs.

* Accept and include all guests as they are and welcome them without expectation or judgment.

* Adhere to all rules and regulations as necessary to assure safety for all guests and team members.

* Exemplify Thanksgiving Point's mission, values, and policies.

* Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Requirements:

* Strong communication and great customer service, with collaborative approach to the workplace, and ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

* Ability to work patiently in high-activity, high-energy, noisy environments.

* Readily learn cash register, money handling, and facilitation best practices and skills.

* Comfort with initiating conversation with "strangers" and enforcing safety procedures with kindness, energy, and acceptance.

* Physical demands may include lifting 25 lbs., climbing stairs, bending, standing for extended periods of time, and manipulating small objects.

* Comfortable working around and with animals, outdoors, insects, and large crowds.

* Valid Utah Driver's License preferred.

* Must pass a background check.

* Must be at least 16 years old.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a company we do E-Verify on all potential candidates.

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