Cashier

Cashier

Responsible for collecting of admission fees, donations, distribution of maps, and other promotional materials to our guests. Achieves maximum sales profitability by effectively selling tickets, memberships, rides wristbands, and/or related services. Offer outstanding guest service skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sell tickets and other promotional items to guests
• Identifies advantages and compares organization's products/services and assists guest in selecting those best suited to their needs
• Ability to handle cash, credit cards and checks accurately
• Operates a computer terminal and record discount information, separately tracking each coupon and promotion. Ability to make change and to perform simple arithmetic calculations with accuracy and with reasonable speed
• Provide quality guest interaction and service
• Issues receipts, tickets, and change with accuracy
• Balances and clears terminal and counts all fees received for the day
• Keeps workstation and surrounding area clean and organized. Restocking of supplies each day as needed
• May be on occasions assigned to assist in other areas of the zoo with crowd control or assist with rides department
• Ability to deal courteously with the public and zoo team members. Develop and maintain harmonious relationship with other employees
• Performs other duties as assigned by department management team

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Possess good writing and verbal skills
• Computer skills required
• Zoo, hospitality or entertainment industries a plus or related experience
• 2-3 years of sales experience preferred
• Experience dealing with the public and computers preferred

Special skills and abilities:

• Must have outstanding ability to work with people
• Must enjoy being around/with children
• Must have exceptional customer service skills
• Mandatory availability on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as most holidays and evenings.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 35+ lbs

Work Environment:

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be comfortable working in cold and hot weather conditions.

Zoo Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Smoke-free and Drug-free Work Environment