Seasonal Event and Front Desk Attendant

Position Summary:

Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm seeks an energetic and qualified candidate to assist in covering the front desk Wednesdays through Sundays from May 1st thought October 1st. This position reports to the Interim Director and assists staff and volunteers working directly with guests and vendors to ensure a positive experience. that guests are good stewards of the 18,000 sq ft. LEED-Certified building and in promoting our mission and membership. The Senior Assistant, Center and Farm will also provide customer service to visitors and maintain the Nature Center and Farm Discovery for the public. In addition, this position will promote Allwood’s mission to enrich the lives of people through the education, conservation, and stewardship of birds and ecosystems.

This is a seasonal position scheduled approximately 36-40 hours a week and for 5 months. This position is required to work most weekends and weekdays, both daytime and evening shifts, to assist in coverage of front desk and special events. These shifts may vary from week to week.

Length of Assignment: 05/01/2025-11/01/2025 

Hours: Up to 24 hours a week 

Location: This role is on-site at Grange Insurance Audubon Center in Columbus, OH 

Compensation: $15-$18 

Essential Functions

• Assist in carrying out opening and closing tasks for each shift to ensure the building is ready to open to the public (or ready for an event) or secured at closing.
• Welcome and support visitors to help them feel oriented, included and comfortable. Answer visitor questions and inform them of current Aullwood events, activities, policies and rules.
• Assist in daily register open and close procedures.
• Greet members and visitors and take admission for Aullwood property. Promote and sell Audubon memberships.
• Perform light housekeeping, ensuring the reception and lobby areas are neat and organized.
• Answer phone calls and operate the front desk, including maintaining brochures, newsletters, etc.
• Sell and promote Aullwood Farm products and Nature Store merchandise at the Nature Store and Gift Shop and the Farm Kiosk.
• Serve in other capacities as needed to assist with Aullwood operations, including but not limited to providing administrative support to staff on projects.
• Clearly communicate end of shift notes with supervisor.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Partner with Audubon staff to foster inclusive and collaborative work environments

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent
• One to three years customer service experience
• Problem solving, independence and resourcefulness
• Ability to multi-task
• Basic computer knowledge with POS system, Microsoft products
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Ideally passionate about nature and conservation
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience engaging with a broad range of stakeholders and communities is preferred.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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