Tourism Counselor

Virginia Tourism Corporation; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tourism Corporation seeks a Tourism Counselor for the Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg. The role involves providing travel information, stocking brochures, and assisting the Welcome Center Manager with daily operations, including general office duties.

The position requires holiday and weekend work and the center operates 7 days a week from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Qualifying candidates should be able to work independently in a high-volume environment, lift up to 40 pounds, interact

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a high-volume customer service environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with the public.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform extensive walking and standing.
• Basic math and computer skills for everyday office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide travel information and assistance to the traveling public.
• Stock brochure racks and maintain displays.
• Assist the Welcome Center Manager with daily operations.
• Perform general office duties as required.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Physical stamina

Public interaction

Basic math & computer skills

Job description

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Tourism Counselor

Salary Range: $15.00 To $16.00 Hourly

The Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Tourism Counselor for its Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg who is willing to work a minimum of 5 days per month to include holidays and weekends. The center is open 7 days per week from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This individual will provide travel information and assistance to the traveling public, stock brochure racks, assist the welcome center manager with daily operations and perform general office duties.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently in a heavy volume customer service environment
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, including extensive walking and standing
• Ability to interact with the public
• Basic math and computer skills

Requirements:

• Holiday and weekend work is required
• Knowledge of Virginia’s travel product, roads and highway systems preferred

VTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VTC’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VTC Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or [e-mail]. TDD 1-800-828-1120.