Receptionist; Safety & Security​/Seasonal

Receptionist (Safety & Security)/Seasonal Employment

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: RECEP
004626

• Posted:
  December 23, 2025
• Full‑Time
• Rate: $17 USD per hour

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The mission of the Chautauqua Safety & Security Department is to serve all who come to the grounds. Our safety and security professionals ensure the safety of our patrons and staff through the impartiality, respect and compassion enforcement of Chautauqua’s rules and regulations. The department is staffed and operates twenty‑four hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year. In addition to the full‑time and part‑time summer season positions, work may also be available pre‑season and post‑season.

Compensation for this position starts at $17.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $19.00/Hour.

• Greets patrons who contact the department in a professional and respectful manner. Patrons may contact the department in person and by phone.
• Maintains various records using Microsoft Office software.
• General office duties include but are not limited to answering phones, logging parking tickets, filing and organizing reports.
• Acts as a secondary dispatcher to officers using department communication radio.

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program offers a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) to active employees who refer a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90‑days from the first physical date of work. For seasonal positions working less than 6‑months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30‑days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season.

The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part‑time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre‑season) and beyond season (post‑season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

Typical schedule:

scheduled to work an average of 35 hours/week. Scheduled hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

No employer‑provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.

Chautauqua Institution is a not‑for‑profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities.

Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.

Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in its strategic plan. The Institution is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

1‑3 years of general office experience preferred.

Experience in safety, security, or a related field is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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