Yorktown Ambassador

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12- Special Projects; Yorktown (VA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12- Special Projects seeks staff to oversee the Yorktown Waterfront Welcome Center and deliver excellent customer service to visitors and residents.

You will answer inquiries, provide directions, distribute marketing materials, collect visitor data, restock supplies, and help maintain the center and surrounding facilities. Must be flexible for year-round events and outdoor work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with some experience assisting the public.
• General knowledge of colonial history and events desired.
• Ability to provide quality customer service with tact and courtesy.
• Knowledge of Yorktown area streets and landmarks is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the Yorktown Waterfront area and assist visitors and residents with questions.
• Provide marketing materials, maps, brochures, directions, and information on the trolley service.
• Answer phones, respond to emails, collect visitor data, and restock marketing materials.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the Welcome Center and facilities.
• Interact with Historic Yorktown businesses and relay feedback to appropriate departments.
• Assist with setup and takedown of events as needed.

Connaissances

Customer service

Public interaction

Tact and courtesy

Directions knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Description

Provides consistent oversight of the Yorktown Waterfront area in addition to providing quality customer service to visitors and residents. Assists visitors and residents with questions and/or concerns; provides marketing materials, brochures, maps, directions, and information on the free trolley service. Anticipates the needs of the visitors and residents; responds quickly and professionally to all requests or inquiries. Provides basic administrative services at the Yorktown Welcome Center to include but not limited to answering phones, responding to emails, collecting visitor data, restocking of marketing materials, and monitors and conveys office supply levels and needs. Conducts routine inspections to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance needs of the welcome center and facilities are being met; reports custodial and maintenance issues to appropriate staff members. Interacts with Historic Yorktown businesses to gather feedback on any pertinent issues and communicates those needs to the appropriate departments or divisions within the County. May assist with the set-up and takedown of various events as needed.

Description

Provides consistent oversight of the Yorktown Waterfront area in addition to providing quality customer service to visitors and residents. Assists visitors and residents with questions and/or concerns; provides marketing materials, brochures, maps, directions, and information on the free trolley service. Anticipates the needs of the visitors and residents; responds quickly and professionally to all requests or inquiries. Provides basic administrative services at the Yorktown Welcome Center to include but not limited to answering phones, responding to emails, collecting visitor data, restocking of marketing materials, and monitors and conveys office supply levels and needs. Conducts routine inspections to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance needs of the welcome center and facilities are being met; reports custodial and maintenance issues to appropriate staff members. Interacts with Historic Yorktown businesses to gather feedback on any pertinent issues and communicates those needs to the appropriate departments or divisions within the County. May assist with the set-up and takedown of various events as needed.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays to support year-round events in Yorktown.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with some experience assisting the public; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• General knowledge of colonial history and events desired.
• Must have the ability to provide quality customer service and exercise considerable tact and courtesy when interacting with local businesses, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
• General knowledge of the historic Yorktown area streets and building locations, and the ability to provide directions to major points of interest desired.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with a satisfactory driving record.
• Requires an acceptable criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

Work is performed mostly outdoors and under varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Must be able to operate a utility vehicle, be able to stand for long periods of time, and walk from one work area to another. May require lifting up to 50 lbs. and carrying of equipment from a variety of work areas to another.

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There are no benefits associated with this position.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience working in guest relations or at a visitor information center?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of experience do you have in customer service related work?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

05

Which of the following best describes your experience responding to customer questions and resolving complaints?

• No Experience
• Some Experience
• Experienced
• Expert

06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of colonial history and events that took place in Yorktown?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

07

Which of the following best describes your familiarity of the street names and building locations in historical Yorktown and the surrounding areas?

• None
• Somewhat familiar
• Familiar
• Very familiar

08

Which of the following best describes your ability to give driving directions?

• No experience
• Some experience
• Experienced
• Expert

09

Do you have a valid driver's license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No
• Required Question