GATEHOUSE ATTENDANT

Meerkerk Gardens seeks a gatehouse attendant to collect admission fees and provide customer service during Peak Bloom season at the Welcome Center at the Gatehouse.  This is an hourly, non-exempt and temporary position which will run from April 27 to May 29, 2026.

Hours: Monday – Thursday,  9:00am to 5:00pm, including Memorial Day, with the possible addition of hours on Friday.

Job responsibilities:

·         Collect admission fees and verify prepayments, memberships and vouchers.

·         Process cash and credit card payments, balance cash drawer at end of shift

·         Greet and orient visitors, answer questions about the gardens, address visitor issues and concerns, monitor parking.

·         Promote opportunities to support Meerkerk

·         Record visitor information and count

·         Keep gatehouse and kiosk clean, ensure that promotional materials are stocked.

·         Report on safety issues

·         Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·         Experience as a docent, in retail customer service, or in gardens

·         Strong basic math skills, high attentiveness, and honesty

·         Ability, with training to access, run and troubleshoot payment software, internet and website.

·         Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time in a cool sheltered location

Pay: $17.13 per hour, standard breaks