Aquarium Ticketing Host - Part-Time Guest Services

Newport Aquarium Ticketing Host - Part Time Seasonal

Job Category: Guest Services

Requisition Number: NEWPO
009675

Posted: May 6, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Location: Newport, KY 41071, USA

Rate: $12.50 USD per hour

• Maintain a positive attitude and appearance while greeting guests.
• Offer upsell/suggestions during all transactions with guests to help create the best possible visit.
• Maintain knowledge of activities, aquatic life, and Newport Aquarium special events/promotions in order to properly notify and inform guests.
• Maintain appropriate guest and team relations, ensuring guest and team satisfaction.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and interpersonal skills by handling comments, concerns, and suggestions from guests regarding the overall guest experience via phone, email, and/or in person.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of ticketing system staying up to date on changes like ticket types and promotions.
• Responsible for maintaining Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, in addition to proper cash handling procedures.
• Must be self‑motivated and work independently, as well as disciplined and reliable.
• Perform and adhere to Herschend Family Entertainment Core Values and Newport Aquarium Guest Services Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols to ensure safe and efficient guest service operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Guest Services Leadership Team.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have strong public speaking skills and the ability to read, write and speak the English language (knowledge of other languages is a plus).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to think clearly, and react quickly to changes and/or emergency situations.
• Previous customer service or retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
  • We seek candidates with a combination of Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Sunday availability.
• Knowledge of marine life is a plus.

• Successful completion of pre‑employment background check.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time, ascend and descend floors, bend, stoop, and reach.
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Free entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises’ properties.
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period.
• Discounts at Sharky’s Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop.
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family.
• Training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.