Guest Experience - Associate (Seasonal)
Job description
Position Title: Guest Experience Associate - Seasonal
Reports to: Guest Services Manager and Assistant Guest Services Manager.
Who are we:
For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused.
We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey.
Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.
Responsibilities
Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
Day-to-day functions of admissions and membership windows.
Drive ticket packages and membership growth through daily goals.
Maintain compliance with cash-handling procedures.
Perform their duties to the best of their abilities and promote an overall best guest experience.
Perform other tasks deemed necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
Requirements
Goal-oriented and flexible to meet the needs of the operation. Demonstrates desire to help the team succeed.
Driven by cultural attractions and the environment they support.
People-person that is guest service-oriented.
Comfortable in a sales role, meeting goals and supporting a driven & informed experience.
An individual who brings excitement and opportunity to engage with the team and guests.
Cashier and cash handling experience is a plus.
Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.
IDEA + Belonging
Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units
Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels
Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary
Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back
Previous Experience
None Required
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The General Manager reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)
Compensation and Benefits
Eligible for overtime pay.
On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave.
Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.
Locations include: Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C.. Colorado: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.
SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.
All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").
San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.
We accept applications for this position on a rolling basis. Apply anytime at thessagroup.com. Applications are reviewed as received, and the position remains open until filled.
Skills mentioned

SSA Group is a family-owned and operated company that partners with cultural attractions across the United States to provide integrated guest services. Founded in 1971, the company specializes in culinary, retail, and admissions solutions for zoos, museums, aquariums, and other cultural institutions. By managing these revenue-generating operations, SSA Group allows its partners to focus on their core missions of conservation, education, and community engagement. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, SSA Group serves over 52 million families annually through partnerships with more than 80 cultural attractions. The company leverages modern technology, including digital commerce platforms and mobile admissions systems, to enhance the guest experience. Their operational model emphasizes sustainability, diversity, and innovation, delivering tailored solutions that align with the unique brand and values of each partner institution. With a workforce of approximately 8,000 employees, SSA Group is a significant player in the cultural attraction services industry.
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