Job Description - Assistant

Revised:          March 18, 2008
Status:             Non Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide assistance to the Executive Director as required to manage the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Assistant will be accountable to the Executive Director of the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clerical:

• Handle communication responsibilities for the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center
• Maintain files and records using Excel and or Access.
• Maintain store inventory and supply records
• Maintain Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center Gift Shop

Other Responsibilities:  

• Assist and greet visitors to the Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center
• Attend motorcoach and leisure travel shows as directed by the Executive Director.
• Maintain educational kiosks and displays
• Assume all Executive Director responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Director
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook),
• Must be self-starter and work without direct supervision
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Hours: Up to 30 hours a week
Wages: $10 per hour

Job Description - Part Time Seasonal Staff

Revised:          March 18, 2008
Status:             Non Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, provide assistance to visitors as they experience the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center.

ACCOUNTABILITY: 

The Part Time Seasonal Staff will be accountable to the Executive Director.

POLICY AND PROCEDURES: 

The Part Time Seasonal Staff position is a part time seasonal job that begins at the beginning of the tourism season each year and ends at the end of the tourist season.  Specific dates will be determined by the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center board.  This position will comply with all established policies and procedures as adopted and enforced by the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center Board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsibilities

• Attend all required training sessions as directed.
• Answer visitor inquiries.
• Tender cash sales and operate a credit card machine.
• Keep the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center and surrounding areas clean and presentable and free from safety hazards.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Manger(s) or Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Good communication skills and interpersonal customer-client skills necessary. Ability to maintain effective working relationship with co-workers and the general public.

Hours: Up to 30 hrs a week
Wages: $7 per hour

Job Description - Volunteer Staff

Revised:          March 18, 2008

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, provide assistance to visitors as they experience the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Volunteer Staff will be accountable to the Executive Director.

POLICY AND PROCEDURES: 

The Volunteer Staff position is a volunteer job in which the volunteer will comply with all established policies and procedures as adopted and enforced by the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center Board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsibilities

• Attend all required training sessions as directed.
• Answer visitor inquiries.
• Keep the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center and surrounding areas clean and presentable and free from safety hazards.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Good communication skills and interpersonal customer-client skills necessary. Ability to maintain effective working relationship with co-workers and the general public.