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Discovery Center Assistant

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Dayton, OH, USA
Full-time

The Farm Discovery Center Assistant will provide customer service to visitors and maintain the Farm Discovery Center lobby for the public.  In addition, this position will promote Aullwood’s mission to increase understanding and preservation of the planet by children and adults through education, research, and recreation.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Greet members and visitors and take admission for Aullwood property
  • Orient visitors to the Aullwood property
  • Answer visitor questions and inform them of current Aullwood events and activities
  • Perform light housekeeping ensuring reception and lobby areas are neat and organized
  • Answer phone calls and operate front desk including maintaining brochures, newsletters, etc.
  • Inform visitors of Aullwood policies/rules
  • Sell, promote, stock and assist with inventory of Aullwood Farm products and Nature Store merchandise at the Nature Store & Gift Shop and/or the Farm Kiosk
  • Assist with special events
  • Sell Aullwood memberships
  • Train interns or others on front desk duties
  • Assist staff when needed with small projects
  • Serve in other capacities as needed to assist with Aullwood operations
Educational Background: 
High School Diploma or equivalent required and at least one year experience in a support role
Skills/Experience: 
  • Strong customer service skills and strong relationship building skills
  • Excellent communication skills and welcoming demeanor
  • Must be eager to learn and share knowledge with others
  • Self-motivated, dedicated to accomplishing tasks, able to take initiative and solve problems
  • Must be people-oriented, work well in a team and professionally represent Audubon to the public and volunteers
  • Able to follow directions and have a strong desire to work independently
  • Previous experience operating a cash register a plus
  • Passion for conservation and/or interest in nature strongly preferred

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 9 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 9 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit