Gate House Attendant; Casual

Gatehouse Attendant

Location:

Chaska, MN (Onsite) Landscape Arboretum

Schedule:

Up to 14 hours/week (Includes some evenings and weekends)

Hourly Rate: $18.00/hour

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum delights and inspires hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. As a Gatehouse Attendant, you are a visitor's very first touchpoint, playing a critical role in delivering world-class guest service and engagement to a diverse audience. Gatehouse attendants work closely with team leads, managers and the entire Guest Services Team to ensure every visitor starts their journey with a warm welcome and a seamless entry.

• Guest Reception:
  Greet visitors in a personable, approachable, and professional manner.
• Entry Processing:
  Manage gate entries for members, non-members, private events, and classes according to established policies.
• Expert Guidance:
  Provide initial way finding, general Arboretum information, and direct event attendees to their specific locations.
• Sales & Promotion:
  Promote Arboretum memberships to non-member visitors.
• Transaction Handling:
  Process credit card transactions accurately using our Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Stay Informed:
  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of daily operations, activities, and emergency procedures via internal communications.

• Daily Reporting:
  Verify and reconcile daily activity reports at the end of each shift.
• Data Tracking:
  Accurately track visitor counts, discount tickets, and group attendance using established procedures.

All work is performed in-person and onsite in Chaska. This role requires the ability to work in varied weather conditions and stand for the extended periods during a shift to ensure visitors are admitted efficiently.

• High School diploma/GED.
• Proven ability to interact with the public in a respectful, professional, and inclusive manner.
• Strong communication skills:
  Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• A foundational knowledge of the Arboretum's mission, vision, and values.
• Physical Requirement:
  Ability to stand continuously for 4-6 hours.

• Experience in a high-volume, customer-service-oriented environment with diverse clientele.
• Previous experience working in an arboretum, nature center, or park system.
• Previous experience operating POS (Point of Sale) systems.
• Familiarity with the Landscape Arboretum's specific programs, grounds, and buildings

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

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