Title: Friday & Saturday Welcome Center Host

FSLA Status: Part time, non-exempt; Hourly pay $15.00

Organizational Overview

The mission of the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is “To promote, protect and improve business through the cultural, social and economic development, growth and sustainability of Blowing Rock while preserving the charm and character of the village”. The Blowing Rock Chamber is a 501(c) 6 not-for-profit membership organization with approximately 550 members. The chamber receives no government funding. The current staff is 4.5 FTEs.

Responsibilities

1. Greets & Engages with visitors and members in the visitor center. Assists with lodging, restaurants, attractions, recreation, shopping, hiking trails, directions and general information about the area. Must be knowledgeable of the High Country, Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking Trails, Restaurants and Stores.

2. Uses Google or other search engine to lookup information not readily available.

3. Assists with relocation inquiries providing information on realtors, real estate developments, services, and other questions regarding potential relocation.

4. Answers phone assisting potential visitors, members or relocation requests as above. Gives directions to travelers, weather reports, special event information, phone numbers, and general information about the area and things to do.

5. Restock brochure racks.

6. Keeps Visitor Center clean, neat and organized.

7. Keeps all storage of fulfillment inventory clean, neat and organized.

8. Prints current weather report for display in visitor’s center.

9. Records and tracks visitors.

10. Maintains Chamber’s archive books.

11. Completes any other tasks assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will:

1. Possess excellent oral communication skills.

2. Be articulate and professional in personal presentation.

3. Have a minimum of two years of front line customer service experience.

4. Must have lived in the Blowing Rock area no less than 5 years.

5. Work well with many people and people groups.

This position is non-exempt, part time. Employees must be available to work Friday & Saturdays and holidays except Christmas day and Thanksgiving Day.

Resumes can be emailed to Robin@BlowingRock.com or mailed to Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 406, Blowing Rock NC 28605