Welcome Host/Gate Guardian/Gift Shop Attendant 

Location:  Ojai, CA
Terms:  Part-Time

Rate: $17.50

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Job Descriptions

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Meditation Mount is looking for team members who are willing to learn the job responsibilities for our Welcome Host, Gate Guardian and Gift Shop positions. We are a spiritual center located at the east end of the Ojai Valley. Our ideal team member is welcoming, attentive, engaging, detail-oriented, able to multitask and able to stand for extended periods of time. This is a combined position and the location and duties may switch between Gate Guardian or Welcome Host/Gift Shop Attendant based on the needs of the day.

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We would love applicants who are available for 1-2 three-hour shifts a week and are also open to filling in for other staff members when they need coverage. 

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This opportunity is a part-time position with room for growth. 

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Welcome Host

 

It is the role of our Welcome Host/Hostess to make sure that our guests feel welcomed, cared for, and valued during their time here at the Mount.

 

Welcome Host Responsibilities:

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*Possesses a friendly and positive attitude to greet and welcome visitors and groups

*Presents a professional appearance

*Is well-informed about Meditation Mount, in order to assist and answer visitor inquiries

*Is able to review and update admission reservations

*Is aware of current Meditation Mount events and programs

*Maintains good housekeeping standards by checking bathrooms prior to and during shift to ensure cleanliness

*Is dependable and willing to lend a hand to other team members as needed

*Is able to work with visitors of diverse backgrounds, with varying degrees of familiarity with Meditation Mount and meditation

*Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment (able to multi task)

*Is confident speaking in front of visitors and groups

*Has effective communications skills; ability to communicate clearly and present information to a wide variety of visitors with warmth and ease

*Is comfortable enforcing Meditation Mount policies with all visitors

*Is comfortable using online ticketing systems and technology; open to learning new technologies

*Has the ability to identify and positively resolve visitor issues in the moment

*Is able to shift between welcoming visitors and working the gift shop

*Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary

 

Gate Guardian 

 

Our gate guardians greet and welcome our pre-registered visitors and guests prior to them entering the property. This person is the first interaction they have with Meditation Mount. 

 

Gate Guardian Responsibilities:

 

*Greet visitors, guests and employees as they arrive at Meditation Mount. Ensure each event attendee has registered before entering the property

*Presents a professional appearance

*Communicate as needed with Welcome staff member if there is an issue 

*Monitor inward and outward traffic, to ensure everyone’s safety

*Provide support and assistance to visitors and employees as needed

*Have knowledge of the area and ability to redirect visitors to an alternative location if they are not willing to register for a visit, i.e, usually a place to watch the sunset

*Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary

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Gift Shop Attendant

 

The gift shop attendant is responsible for being attentive to customers, answering questions about items and handling cash and credit transactions.

 

Gift Shop Attendant Responsibilities:

 

*Presents a professional appearance 

*Process sales transactions

*Accept payments - cash, check, debit and credit card

*Calculate and return change as required by the payment method

*Balance cash drawer at the end of each shift

*Answer customer questions about gift shop items

*Maintain a clean and tidy work area

*Assist in stocking and rotating merchandise

*Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary