Guest Relations Associate

The Salvation Army Southern California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization located in San Francisco is seeking a Guest Relations Associate to provide exceptional customer service experiences. This role involves greeting guests, processing inquiries and sales, and providing administrative support. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, have excellent customer service skills, and be computer literate. Bilingual abilities are preferred. The position demands a proactive mindset and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills in-person, over the phone, and through digital communication.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, and able to maintain a self‑directed schedule.
• Able to perform job functions with proactive mindset and good organization.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and ensure they feel welcomed.
• Process guest inquiries and sales.
• Provide administrative support including filing and data entry.
• Handle and resolve guests’ complaints.

Skills

Customer service skills

Computer literacy

Bilingual (Spanish, Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, or Vietnamese)

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Point of Sales (POS) system

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

The Guest Relations Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service experiences, including membership and program sales, answering questions about programs and services, and checking in visitors for the Kroc Center and Railton Place.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they enter the Kroc Center and the Railton Place and ensure they feel welcomed and have a positive experience.
• Process all guest inquiries and sales by maintaining knowledge of current programs, services, and fees.
• Provide administrative support to include filing, data entry, and mailing. Ensure confidentiality of all data.
• Handle and resolve guests’ complaints and disputes by obtaining and evaluating all relevant data.
• Provide security to ensure the Kroc Center and Railton Place are safe and secure by ensuring authorized entry by checking in and out all guests.
• Review security monitors and report any suspicious or inappropriate activity to management.
• Assist with emergencies and crisis situations including but not limited to fire alarms, flooding, and medical emergencies.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility and conduct all mandatory safety checks.
• Ensure that events, programs, and activities begin and end on time.
• Responsible for all opening and closing duties.
• Assist Kroc Center, Railton Place, and Property team with accurate and detailed work order and incident reports.
• Accept mail and packages for Kroc Center staff and Railton Place residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must have excellent customer service skills in-person, over the phone, and through digital communication.
• Must be computer literate with proficient typing skills and the ability to use new software programs with basic training.
• Able to perform job functions with proactive mindset, good organization, attention to detail, fine judgement, speed, accuracy, and poise.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, and able to maintain a self‑directed schedule.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, or Vietnamese preferred.
• Experience with a Point of Sales (POS) system and membership recruitment preferred.

Equipment Used

Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes). Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and does not cause undue hardship.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes, and his/her work‑related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will

I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employee relationship with this organization is of an “at will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless an authorized executive of this organization specifically acknowledges such change in writing.