Parking Attendant

Job Overview

Join our Parking team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Are your enthusiastic about being welcoming and a first point of contact for guests? By assisting our guests in a kind and courteous manner as they enter the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial, you will be an integral part in creating a positive first impression at one of the most visited destinations of America’s history. Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, the destination draws more than 3 million tourists per year.

As our employee, you receive extremely affordable employee housing, discounted meals, employee discounts to explore other Xanterra properties and a generous benefits program for eligible employees. By working with Xanterra Travel Collection amongst the beauty Mount Rushmore National Memorial, this is your chance to Live, Work, and Explore in some of the most beautiful places on Earth!

Seasonal Positions go from May to late-September, dormitory-style housing still available! $10.95/hour

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in a courteous and knowledgeable manner, acting as first contact with visitors as they arrive to the Memorial.
• Responsible for issued bank, including accuracy and security.
• Operate fee computer or cash register; maintain accurate entries, charges, change, and deposits.
• Maintain cleanliness of booth and grounds and perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Direct traffic within the parking facility and act as crossing guard for pedestrian walkways as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Benefits

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Minimum Requirements

• Six months of previous cash handling experience.
• Six months of previous experience working outdoors.
• Public contact experience with a willingness to courteously interact with a broad cross-section of customers in a high-volume seasonal parking operation.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to properly handle and secure cash and credit cards; basic math skills and ability to make change.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining guidelines set by supervisor.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to stand/walk continuously for eight to ten hours.