Winter Program Staff (Gift Shop)-Seasonal Job at Robert R. McCormick Foundation, Wheaton, IL

  • Robert R. McCormick Foundation
  • Wheaton, IL

Job Description

Winter Program Staff

Cantigny is a 500-acre estate in Wheaton, Illinois, which encompasses formal gardens, a museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, and a 27-hole public golf course. Cantigny welcomes over 400,000 visitors annually to enjoy its educational and recreational amenities and public and private events.

For this winter season, Cantigny is seeking 15 enthusiastic and dependable Winter Program Staff members to join our team and support programming throughout winter. Cantigny will be hosting nightly public events across the estate for visitors. These events will be both indoors and outdoors.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, guest experiences, the outdoors, and enjoy working in a beautiful natural setting. Winter Program Staff will play a vital role in ensuring Cantigny remains accessible and safe for visitors during the winter months. This position is part time and will run from November 4th to January 3rd.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greets guests enthusiastically and assists in the purchase of Cantigny pop-up shops merchandise and poinsettia sales.
  • Maintains merchandise appearance throughout the Cantigny Pop-up shops to maximize sales.
  • Maintains displays and merchandise stock levels.
  • Makes concerted effort to minimize inventory loss through shrinkage at the Cantigny Pop-up shop locations.
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Customer service experience or desire to learn is strongly preferred
  • Ability to proficiently use computer systems for guest ticketing, payment processing, and scheduling
  • Strong verbal communication skills and interest in working directly with guests
  • Ability to work outdoors in winter weather conditions, which may include walkways that may be wet, slippery, or uneven
  • Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
  • Proficiency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is a plus
  • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application
Robert R. McCormick Foundation

Job Tags

Part time, Seasonal work, Night shift

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