<p>Work for Indiana</p> <p>Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.</p> <p>About the White River State Park:</p> <p>White River State Park boasts world-class attractions and destinations that offer distinctive experiences for every visitor. Greenspaces, trails, trees, and waterways co-mingle alongside cultural, educational, and recreational attractions across 250 beautiful acres in downtown Indianapolis.</p> <p>Role Overview:</p> <p>The Park Ambassador is the first impression of White River State Park and is responsible for creating an atmosphere where visitors feel welcome. The incumbent will answer inquiries about the park as well as the City of Indianapolis. The incumbent will be the point of sale for the gift shop. The incumbent must be responsible, dependable, and timely. This position will work approximately 15-20 hours per week.</p> <p>Salary Statement:</p> <p>The salary for this position traditionally starts at $14.17/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience.</p> <p>Primary Duties</p> <ul> <li>Welcome and greet all visitors </li><li>Revenue generation: selling of gift shop merchandise </li><li>Telephone communications </li><li>Provide excellent customer service </li><li>Administrative duties to support customer service </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Must be available some weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evening shifts </li><li>Must present a professional appearance </li><li>Extensive knowledge of White River State Park and the City of Indianapolis. </li><li>Professional experience in the customer service field. </li></ul> <p>Visitor Center Hours of Operation</p> <p>January- February:</p> <ul> <li>Closed </li></ul> <p>March - December:</p> <ul> <li>Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm </li><li>Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm </li></ul> <p>During the summer concert season at the Everwise Amphitheater, the Visitor Center stays open until concert gates open. This is usually 7 p.m.</p> <p>Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:</p> <p>The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Paid vacation, personal and sick time off </li><li>Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs </li><li>12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years </li><li>75 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers. </li><li>Free Parking </li><li>Free LinkedIn Learning </li></ul> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity:</p> <p>The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.</p> <p>Current Employee? Click here to apply.</p>