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SalaryThe South Carolina Botanical Gardens seeks to hire 2 part-time Garden Visitor Attendants. The Garden Visitor Attendant will work in the South Carolina Botanical Garden gift shop/visitor's center. The gift shop is open daily from 10:00 am- 5:00pm. Duties include welcoming visitors, answering the telephone, responding to visitor questions, sorting and distributing incoming mail, operating a cash register, stocking handouts, light housekeeping and office work. Attendance is sometimes required for special Garden events and/or private event rentals. Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
75% - Essential - Staff and operate the Fran Hanson Visitor's Center and SC Botanical Gift Shop. Duties include, but are not limited to, orientating Garden Visitors, ringing in sales transactions, stocking merchandise and light cleaning duties.
25% - Essential - Provide on-site coverage during special event/private event rentals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this class.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Stand for prolonged period
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
Recognize or inspect visually
Extends hands or arms in any direction
Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 28
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Expected Salary $8.25 per hour
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 26, 2024
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
