Visitor Services Representative

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Full-time Regular Blue Hills Trailside, Milton, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

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We are seeking a Visitor Services Representative to work at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum in Milton, MA. Open to the public since 1959, the museum is currently operated by Mass Audubon for the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

• Greet and provide information to members, visitors, and guests regarding visitor center, sanctuary, trails, programs, and Mass Audubon in general
• Answer phone calls/monitor voice mails and provide information, guidance and direction
• Assist with program registrations
• Update visitor signage, brochures and bulletin board information
• Understand and promote membership opportunities
• Handle gift shop inventory and assist in ordering gift shop items
• Use a cash register and credit card machine for sales and admissions
• Monitor radio and be prepared to serve as primary communication point-of-contact in case of emergency per standing policies and procedures
• Handle opening and closing procedures including end-of-day register sales tallying
• Assist with visitor services volunteer training and work cooperatively with volunteers
• Work with Property staff to monitor outdoor exhibits, walking paths and building conditions
• Attend meetings and trainings when requested
• Periodically may be asked to work from greeting table outdoors during special events, etc.
• Assist in light cleaning of lobby and gift shop area
• Occasionally assist during peak periods such as holiday weekends or special events

At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background.

We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age
• Excellent people skills and enthusiasm for a team working environment
• Organized with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong desire to achieve results in meeting sales goals and demonstrated ability to effectively promote goods or services
• Office skills, including computer, copier, scanning, and phone system
• Experience with varied computer software programs (Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• A demonstrated ability to work well with other staff, volunteers, and community representatives, as well as independently when necessary
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to get certification
• Ability to relate to a diverse range of people and exercise cultural competence and inclusion

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Customer…