Event Attendant

The Peel Compton Foundation is hiring for an Event Attendant to join our team!   This is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing/customer service oriented individual who is looking for a flexible part-time position in Bentonville. 

Summary: The Event Attendant has a passion for outstanding customer service. This role handles direct guest services at PCF event facilities. The role must be committed to treating every guest who attends a PCF event with the utmost respect and care.  The majority of events take place during the evenings and/or weekends.

Events take place at all the Peel Compton Foundation’s unique properties:

• The Peel Mansion Museum & Botanical Garden
• Compton Gardens & Arboretum
• Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
• Osage Park

Job Description:

• Welcomes and acknowledges all guests according to company standards
• Provides excellent guest service for various events and programs, responding to guest and staff inquiries in a prompt, effective, and courteous manner
• Supports the success of events by helping guests safely enjoy their experience
• Directs guests to proper location with clear instructions
• Anticipates and addresses guests’ service needs
• Assists staff during various program activities and special events offered by PCF
• Reports accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions to Rental Coordinator
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others; supports team to reach common goals
• Attends in-service training and additional staff training as necessary
• Enforces facility policies, rules and regulations as necessary
• Assists in emergency protocol as required in training
• Assists key staff in facility set-up for organized events as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Willing to give “above and beyond” customer service
• A passion for Nature, Education, Recreation, Preservation
• Flexible, with a “can do” attitude
• Communicator that loves interacting with people
• Enjoys events and all the details to make sure the event is a success

Qualifications:

• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Candidates must be available to work nights and weekends.