Visitor Information Specialist
Job Title: Visitor Information Specialist
About the Job:
As a Visitor Information Specialist for the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce (Discover Seneca), you will help promote Seneca County and its tourism community by assisting visitors and guiding them to travel destinations that suit their interests.
Hours and Compensation:
The Visitor Information Specialist positions are part-time, offering 4-hour daily shifts. Currently available shifts are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Pay rate is minimum wage.
Traits We’re Looking For:
- A passion for the Finger Lakes area.
- Sociable, enjoys meeting with and talking to people.
- Inquisitive with a penchant for gathering information.
(Some of) What You’ll Do:
- Attend a Visitor Information Kiosk and interact with travelers in a friendly and helpful way to assist them with their travel information needs.
- Assist in tracking visitation trends by collecting data during interactions with travelers and entering them into Microsoft Excel.
- Maintain the brochure racks at the Visitor Information Kiosk and coordinate with the Chamber Office to order inventory.
- Assist the Chamber during their annual events (Annual Dinner, Membership Celebration, Golf Tournament).
- Attend a mobile Visitor Information Kiosk and assist travelers during select tourism events (Sampson Dog Show, Cycle the Erie).
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Seneca County and the area's tourism destinations.
- Ability to use a Windows PC and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Excellent communication/customer service skills.
- Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Working at the Seneca County Chamber:
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce is a 501c(6) not-for-profit organization, located at 1 West Main Street in Waterloo, NY. The Chamber is one of the oldest and most respected professional organizations in the region with more than 500 partners located throughout New York State. Your work will contribute to advancing the greater Seneca County community as a leading destination for both visitors and entrepreneurs.
How to Apply:
Each qualified candidate is invited to submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why they would be an excellent fit for this position. Samples of any of the items mentioned here are welcome.
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a diverse team brings a wider range of personal and professional experiences and perspectives. If you meet these requirements and are ready to embark on an exciting career opportunity, we’d like to hear from you!
Submit application, resume and cover letter to JoinOurTeam@discoverseneca.com
