Visitor Center Assistant - Part time

 Description of Position:

Hours: We are flexible, but request at least three hours per month. 

Mans the visitor contact desk in the visitor center. Greets park visitors in a friendly and professional manner. Orients visitors to Parkwat themes, activities and facilities.

Works closely with Natchez Trace Parkway staff and Eastern National Association personnel to accomplish the mission of informing and educating the public about the Park.

Answers incoming phone calls. Records addresses so that information can be mailed out to visitors.

Assists in assembling information packets to be mailed to visitors who request them.

Provides accurate visitor information concerning the natural and cultural history of the Park, recreational and educational opportunities, area attractions, highway directions, and location of area accommodations. Ensures that an adequate supply of free informational literature is available for distribution.

Assists in operating park’s Eastern National Outlet in daily sales operations, including handling cash and securing it for accountability purposes, restocking sales items, and maintaining a neat and tidy sales/information area.

Operates audio-visual equipment.

Visitor Center volunteers will wear the proper and complete volunteer uniform while performing their duties.