Seasonal Event Guest Attendant — Evenings & Weekends

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Minnesota invites applications for a Seasonal Event Attendant at the Arboretum in Chaska, MN. The role centers on evening and weekend shifts during the Northern Lights event (11/10/2026 - 12/31/2026), with potential additional hours before 11/10/2026.

Responsibilities include guest engagement, admissions, POS handling, and light setup/breakdown. The position requires strong customer service experience, excellent English communication, and the ability to work indoors/outdoors in

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Interact with the public in a respectful, professional, and inclusive manner.
• Strong communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English.
• Prior experience in customer service, retail, or hospitality, including basic familiarity with POS tools, cash handling, or touch-screen devices.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions independently and adapt quickly to shifting operational needs.
• Availability: Flexible evening and weekend availability during the Thanksgiving to New Year window, including call-in shifts during peak dates.

Responsibilities

• Frontline Guest Service: Welcome visitors in a warm, professional, and inclusive manner at welcome stations.
• Gate Entry & Retail Support: Assist with gatehouse admission operations, ticketing, and traffic management using POS systems and cash handling procedures.
• Site Care & Set-Up: Assist with setup, restocking, and maintenance of event stations like firepits and signage.
• End-of-Shift Closeout: Secure facilities and equipment, clean and store supplies per protocols.
• Team Communication: Use radios to coordinate supplies, restocks, and timing with management.
• Safety & Hazard Monitoring: Report weather or safety hazards and emergencies to on-site management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Cash handling

Flexibility

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

University of Minnesota invites applications for a Seasonal Event Attendant at the Arboretum in Chaska, MN. The role centers on evening and weekend shifts during the Northern Lights event (11/10/2026 - 12/31/2026), with potential additional hours before 11/10/2026.

Responsibilities include guest engagement, admissions, POS handling, and light setup/breakdown. The position requires strong customer service experience, excellent English communication, and the ability to work indoors/outdoors in