Guest Experience Associate: Part-Time/Seasonal

Minnesota Discovery Center; Chisholm (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Membership and Discounts

Job summary

The Minnesota Discovery Center is seeking a Visitor Experience Staff member to welcome visitors, manage admissions and the gift shop, and assist with programs and events. This role emphasizes strong customer service, cash handling, and the ability to work in a dynamic, public environment.

Part-time or seasonal position with evenings and weekends required; wage range $15.50–$20.00/hour, with PTO and membership discounts. Onsite location with flexible schedules including winter and summer hours.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Money handling experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to interact with diverse audiences in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage visitors, answer questions, and provide referrals.
• Handle cash transactions and complete daily financial reporting.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, including end-of-day cleaning.
• Maintain a clean admissions area and gift shop environment.
• Prepare materials for admissions and activities; print and organize resources.
• Provide general clerical support, including filing and data entry.
• Interact with visitors of all ages and enforce site rules.
• Support venue rentals, food service, and special events.
• Provide shuttle services for guests using a people mover.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

POS systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

POS systems

SharePoint

Google Drive

Job description

The Minnesota Discovery Center is seeking a Visitor Experience Staff member to welcome visitors, manage admissions and the gift shop, and assist with programs and events. This role emphasizes strong customer service, cash handling, and the ability to work in a dynamic, public environment.

Part-time or seasonal position with evenings and weekends required; wage range $15.50–$20.00/hour, with PTO and membership discounts. Onsite location with flexible schedules including winter and summer hours.