MINJobs posting: Visitor Services Coordinator
April 2, 2025
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Visitor Services Coordinator

Organization:
Dufferin County
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
April 4, 2025 before 16:30
Type:
Temporary Full Time (12-month contract)
Category:
Museum & archive services
Description
What you’ll do

  • Respond to inquiries from the public via phone, email and in person
  • Provide visitors and the public with general information about MoD programs, services, events, and exhibitions
  • Greet visitors, and maintain front-of-house organization and presentation
  • Prepare the Museum for opening to the public, carrying-out duties related to opening and closing as needed
  • Maintain point of sale, ticketing, permit and other front-of-house systems and procedures
  • Maintain visitation and user records and statistics, and produce annual visitation report
  • Ensure that a high level of customer service is embedded into Museum initiatives and processes
  • Coordinate tours, program and facility rentals and related inquires and bookings
  • Handle all sales transactions occurring at the reception desk using cash register, and credit and debit card terminals
  • Prepare and submit weekly sales reports and bank deposits for review and processing, in collaboration with Finance
  • Collect operational invoices and submit to Manager for approval
  • Control inventory, maintain records and monitor upkeep of the gift shop
  • Maintain records of consignors/consignments, prepare monthly consignment statements for review and processing by Manager
  • Maintain the Donation, In-kind Donation and Planned Giving records system
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

What you’ll bring

  • Post-secondary diploma in Museum Studies, Office Administration, or Tourism & Hospitality
  • 1-3 years of experience dealing with the public and handling inquiries in a front desk/reception environment
  • Experience working in a Museum and/or knowledge of museum collections and membership databases are considered assets for the position
  • Experience performing sales transactions
  • Excellent customer service, inter-personal, and conflict resolution skills
  • Highly organized and able manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Strong computer and database management skills
  • Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required
  • Must provide a clear criminal reference check including the vulnerable sector screening.
Salary & Benefits

What we can offer YOU!

  • A competitive hourly wage ranging between $31.40 - $36.73 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid);
  • Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
  • Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
  • Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Contact
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