Activities-Reservations Agent - Seasonal

Jay Peak Resort; Jay (VT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage: $17.76 per hour

Paid Sick Time

401k program with employer match

FREE or discounted season passes

Employee Recognition Programs

Seasonal employee parties

Regular free employee meals

Job summary

Jay Peak Resort is seeking an Activities-Reservations Agent to handle guest reservations and inquiries. The role involves answering calls, making reservations, and providing information about resort amenities and activities.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, excellent telephone etiquette, and familiarity with various software programs. Additional benefits include competitive wages and employee perks, making this a rewarding position within a vibrant resort community.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Professional customer service and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to use multiple software programs for completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls for lodging guest reservations.
• Make reservations and inform guests of policies.
• Assist guests with understanding lodging accommodations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Maestro software

Job description

PART-TIME & FULL-TIME | SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE

This is where we’re supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak. Except there’s nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are. In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun. In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you’re so inclined, work with you to help create a career. Still interested? Keep reading.

Activities-Reservations Agent

Receives incoming reservation/activities calls for Jay Peak Resort Properties. Makes required reservations and informs guest of policies. Respond to Email inquiries. Works with guests via 3rd party extranets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers incoming calls for lodging guest reservations inquiries for Jay Peak Resorts.
• Answers incoming calls for Resort Activities Center.
• Up-sell lodging guests into on resort amenities such as lessons, Clips and Reels, dinner reservations.
• Performs outbound calls for incoming guests to ensure all extra resort activities have been reserved in advance of arrival.
• Assist guests in best understanding the Resort’s various lodging accommodations, packaging options available & on property amenities.
• Reserving accommodations for Resort guests, most suited to their needs, verifying availability and quoting costs.
• Relay deposit/cancellation policies, processing advance deposits, emails confirmation letters, supplying details of check-in and check-out.
• Maintain current knowledge of lodging specials, sell rates & Resort events.
• Obtain beneficial information from incoming callers, offering effective tracking for resort sales.
• Maximize potential room revenue by following specified selling guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, which could be directly related, or unrelated to original position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to use multiple property software programs to successfully complete guest needs.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional customer service/communication skills & telephone etiquette.
• Ability to retain and explain details patiently to callers.
• Ability to learn and work with GDS Providers.
• Must be willing to adapt to constant changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with computer software, such as Excel and Word, Ability to learn Maestro software (on the job training available for Maestro training).
• Sales skills and good customer service manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

RESORT CONDITIONS

This is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multilevel buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Workdays and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Wage: $17.76 per hour
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties
• For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property

Jay Peak Resort is 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. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or for a full listing of all physical demands/requirements, working conditions, environment, and all other ability qualifications for this role please contact the Human Resources office at 802-327-2183 or [e-mail].