Seasonal Call Center Agent

Seasonal Call Center Agent

Title: Seasonal Call Center Agent

Location: Louisville, KY, US, 40208 Property: Churchill Downs Racetrack

Pay Range: Churchill Downs Racetrack ("CDRT"), the world's most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility.

Job Summary

Our Guest Services team members bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for elevating the guest experience at Churchill Downs. As welcoming ambassadors for the racetrack, they help shape the guest journeyfrom arrival to departureensuring visitors feel valued, supported, and excited to return. The Seasonal Call Center Guest Experience Agent plays a key role in shaping the guest journey by delivering warm, professional, and solution-focused support during inbound phone calls and other communication channels. This position serves as a knowledgeable and welcoming ambassador of Churchill Downs, helping guests navigate special events, resolve inquiries, and feel genuinely valued throughout the process. Agents manage high-volume call flow with accuracy and composure, ensuring each interaction reflects the organization's commitment to exceptional hospitality. By effectively communicating, personalizing each guest interaction, and escalating complex issues when necessary, the agent contributes to continuous service improvements and an outstanding overall guest experience. Team members will work approximately 30-35 hours per week during the Live Racing season (except during weeks including a premium race day, which could require additional hours). Must be able to work weekends, some evenings and holidays (including Thanksgiving Day) as assigned.

General 2026 Live Racing Information

Derby Week April 25 through May 2

Spring Meet May 7 through June 28

September Meet September 10 through 27

Fall Meet October 25 through November 29

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Deliver an exceptional, guest-first experience by consistently demonstrating a professional, upbeat, and solutions-oriented approach when addressing inquiries or concerns.

Guide guests through special event experiences by clearly communicating details, answering questions, and gathering feedback to support ongoing improvements that enhance the overall guest journey.

Respond promptly and accurately to inbound inquiries across multiple channelsincluding phone, email, Salesforce cases, and in-person requestsusing available resources to provide timely, helpful resolutions.

Recognize and escalate complex or urgent issues to the appropriate team members or leaders, ensuring seamless follow-up and continuous improvement opportunities.

Efficiently manage high-volume call flow, including answering, documenting, routing, and resolving guest calls from a busy main call center platform.

Demonstrate professionalism and integrity at all times, maintaining composure and a positive attitude while representing the organization in a guest-focused manner.

Communicate with courtesy, sincerity, and clarity, personalizing interactions by using guest names and ensuring all correspondence reflects Churchill Downs' commitment to hospitality.

Support Guest Services and CDRT initiatives by assisting with department-wide projects, special assignments, and operational tasks as needed.

Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to the success of the team and the guest experience.

Required Skills And Abilities

Must possess excellent guest service skills, communication skills, problem solving capability, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while in a fluid work environment.

Prior experience working with the public in a guest services role and a working knowledge of the horse racing industry preferred.

Must be people-oriented with a dynamic and energetic personality.

Must be a dependable collaborator.

Must demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.

Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, some evenings, and holidays.

Candidate should be proficient with various software tools, such as spreadsheets, databases and web-applications, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other MS Suite applications. Experience with Salesforce and other CRM platforms is preferred. Ability to learn new applications as required.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred. Previous Call Center experience required, including experience working in a high-volume Call Center environment and interacting with the public on a regular basis. Experience using Five9 and Salesforce a plus.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger reach, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. Employees may be asked to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.