Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.
Home View All Jobs (2,198,536)

Job Information

Museum of Science Information Specialist in 1 Science Park, Massachusetts

Information Specialist

Museum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org

Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Information Specialist provides exceptional service to guests, providing prompt, proactive, and efficient responses to problems, issues, and questions from both internal and external constituents, at the Information Desk. Oversee full operations of Information Desks including, lost and found, vending refunds, package deliveries, and accessibility amenities.

Participate in Museum initiatives to support the Museum's commitment to providing our guests and colleagues with a welcoming and comfortable environment:

· New Hire onboarding process

· Museum-wide Learning and Development opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides exceptional service to guests and colleagues by maintaining in-depth knowledge of Museum offerings, accessibility amenities (including, testing, cleaning, and providing accessibility equipment to guests as needed), services, events, business and safety protocols and procedures. Maintains current knowledge or ability to research Boston area attractions, events, points of interest, and way finding.

  • Act as a main point of contact by assisting with communication of all emergencies, including fire, first aid, and lost children to ensure that all visitors, staff volunteers/interns are well informed and safe during all situations.

  • Maintains the highest degree of self-sufficiency not only in providing excellent service but also in being keenly aware of surroundings and noting anything that might negatively impact the visitor experience.

  • Honestly and accurately collect, store, return and inventory all lost and found items including all currencies.

  • Honestly and accurately provide account oversight for the refund drawer and provide refunds to guests, accordingly, maintain all refund records in compliance with policies and procedures.

  • Fulfills requests for information, meetings, and accessibility amenities by utilizing up to date tools and systems such as Outlook Calendar, reference manuals, electronic logs, intranet, other museum resources.

  • Models the highest level of service to guests and colleagues by providing prompt, proactive and efficient response to all problems, issues, and questions.

  • Works with Information Desk Volunteers to ensure that they have current knowledge of events, programs, and general admissions policies to properly serve guests.

  • Assists Visitor Services Manager and Supervisors in maintaining all informational documentation of the Museum and Boston area, as a resource/handout for staff, volunteers, and guests.

  • Perform other work-related duties as required by the Manager.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is part-time (Onsite):

  • Monday 8:30 am-5:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 am-6:00 pm

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Visitor Services and Venue Operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • 1 or more years of customer service experience.

  • Demonstrated professionalism.

  • Demonstrated organizational skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, web browsers, Outlook

  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively provide customer service, promote museum offerings, and quickly resolve issues.

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proven success in working independently in a fast-paced environment.

STARTING SALARY:

Non-Exempt (Hourly). $17.00/hour

BENEFITS:

Benefits for non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, commuter spending account, up to a total of 48 hours of paid vacation time, accrued, paid sick time, 16 hours of paid, holiday time, medical and vision insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, a Museum Membership after one year of service, employee referral program, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

DirectEmployers