ABOUT US

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art & nature-based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and Scotts Miracle Gro-Foundation Community Garden Campus; and event venues. The Conservatory is home to the largest collection of Chihuly glass in a botanical garden and Light Raiment II by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Committed to the community, the Conservatory strives to provide an accessible and welcoming experience to all.

MISSION

Inspired by horticulture, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens elevates quality of life and connects the community through educational, cultural and social experiences.

VISION

A world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience.

Job Summary: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens seeks seasonal, part-time Visitor Experience Associates to provide excellent customer service while engaging with patrons at the Visitor Center both in person and on the telephone. The Visitor Experience Associate also offers information and interpretation to our general admission patrons and occasionally leads scheduled group tours of the Conservatory.

Additional Information: Part-Time, Seasonal staff receive complimentary Conservatory membership and participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). This position typically receives 20-25 hours/week with a flexible schedule that includes weekends and occasional evenings.

Compensation: $13.50/hr

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates excellence in customer service for both internal and external patrons of the Conservatory.
• Greets, acknowledges, and provides Conservatory event information to our patrons, suggests membership, processes transactions for admission tickets, memberships, and class registrations.
• Demonstrates accurate cash handling and reconciliation skills.
• Administers the opening and closing procedures of the Visitor Center.
• Answers the main phone line and responds to inquiries.
• Makes every effort to find solutions to visitor concerns.
• Engages patrons in formal and informal information and collection interpretation throughout the Conservatory.
• Occasionally leads and interacts with scheduled group tours.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned and demonstrates focus on serving the patrons of the Conservatory.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year cash handling and register experience.
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, occasional nights, and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding customer services skills displayed in a positive and friendly manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfortable meeting and engaging with patrons.
• Knowledge of cash procedures and register operations.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Basic computer skills including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Conservatory does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status. The Conservatory values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.