Grounds For Sculpture is seeking part-time, (average of 25 hours per week) Visitor Assistants for our Guest Services Department. The Visitor Assistant reports directly to the Managers of Guest Services.  The Visitor Assistant, Guest Services is responsible for the daily GFS operational procedures and assisting visitors. Their primary responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, selling tickets, enforcing security and safety guidelines and distributing information.

GFS seeks to be inclusive, reflective, and responsive to the dynamic world we live in. Grounds For Sculpture, Inc. adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. 

Duties and Responsibilities

     Welcome all visitors into Grounds For Sculpture, assist with crowd control, answer all visitor questions with the highest level of customer service at the desk and around the park

     Serve as an ambassador for Grounds For Sculpture to help foster a culture of inclusion for all members, donors, volunteers, and guests.

     Enforce security and safety guidelines in all public spaces

     Support the Museum Shop by assisting with and producing sales by providing exemplary customer service, possessing and sharing knowledge of product lines and the sculpture park, and providing merchandise guidance and recommendations to guests.

     Collect payment for entry and process memberships

     Direct visitors & tour/school groups in the park to exhibitions and events

     Answer phones and live chat

     Serve as an ambassador for Grounds For Sculpture to help foster a culture of inclusion for all members, donors, volunteers, and guests. 

     Assist with the parking and traffic control

     Assist with day-of event details and tasks.

     All other duties as assigned

Requirements

     High school diploma

     Spanish fluency encouraged

     Excellent communication and customer service skills

     Proven knowledge of database and POS systems

     1 or more years work related experience in a related field

     Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and be flexible with schedule

GFS is stronger for the diverse ideas, lived experiences, passions and skill sets of our staff. To that end, we offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. 

Hourly Rate: $12.00

Interested in applying? Please apply directly through our website and must include a cover letter: www.groundsforsculpture.org

About Grounds For Sculpture

https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/about/mission-strategic-vision/

Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is a 42-acre not-for-profit sculpture park, arboretum, and museum, founded by the late artist and philanthropist Seward Johnson. Featuring nearly 300 contemporary sculptures by renowned and emerging artists in a beckoning landscape, Grounds For Sculpture combines art and nature to surprise, inspire, and engage all visitors in the artist’s act of invention. In addition to its permanent collection, Grounds For Sculpture offers rotating special exhibitions in its six indoor galleries, rich educational programs, and dynamic family events. Located in Hamilton, New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture.