Professional Lot Attendant (Seasonal)

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation’s oldest and most frequented historical public attractions, proudly welcomes thousands of visitors from all around the world each year. Our Professional Lot Attendant ensures the highest commitment to safety, gladly welcomes our guests and ushers them into a designated parking space. This position ensures the first positive impression of our visitors, especially on our busy days and during special events. 

What you will be doing: 

• Evaluate parking space availability and close or open parking lots based on capacity and properly communicate any changes with guests and colleagues 
• Communicate policies, rules and regulations of the parking locations and willingly offer directions through the parking lot and site
• Create a positive, one of a kind guest experience during the first and last step of our guest’s visit by offering a genuine welcome upon arrival and farewell with welcoming future visits to departing guests
• Continuously be visible and available to our guests by standing or walking to direct Guests on specific parking locations 
• Represents a team-player spirit when assigned other duties as required

Requirements

Who you are: 

• You thrive in an outdoor environment and are comfortable working in various weather conditions
• You're an excellent communicator that thrives in a customer centric role and can take the lead during hectic situations or exigencies 
• You understand that exceptional guest experiences aren't just about the activities we have  available, but how each interaction makes them feel. Knowing this, you make it a point to  ensure that each guest has an immersive, positive experience from the moment they enter the  gates 
• You have excellent attention to detail, with exceptional written and verbal communication  skills while working with guests, staff and volunteers
• Due to the nature of the business, this position may require work on the weekends as needed. We’re mindful that in order for you to be the most effective in your role, it’s important that you balance that work with time to rest, so we offer PTO and other benefits to support you
• You embody Magnolia's core values, and are passionate about its mission

Benefits

Employee Discounts

• Experience our history, horticulture and nature with your loved ones! Employees can host their immediate family members (on non-scheduled working days) to Magnolia! This includes free admission to the gardens and to all tours. If immediate family members visit during an employee's scheduled working day, eligible family members are welcome to visit the gardens with free admission. Please contact the Welcome Center for more information.
• Save 50% on all on-site venue rentals (includes standard fees), 40% off at our charming Gift Shop and meal discounts at our impeccable Peacock Cafe!
• Employees and their immediate family members can join Community Events for free!
• Enjoy discounted pricing for Magnolia's prime Special Events
• Earn your Reciprocal Admission Pass after your first 90 days! This gold pass allows you and one guest free admittance to over 40 participating attractions such as: SC Aquarium, SpiritLine Cruises, Charleston County Parks, Children's Museum of the LowCountry and many more!
• Team Members are provided company branded uniform items at no cost!

Training & Development

• No-cost continuing education training for current licenses that benefit both you and MPC
• Limitless internal training and development opportunities!

Additional Perks

• It really pays! Referral bonus for an employee's referral that is hired and completes three months of service. $500 for full-time hires and $250 for part-time hires.
• Accept your own stainless steel Magnolia logoed bottle, perfect for preserving our environment and keeping your drinks hot or cold (up to 24 hours)
• 6mi of Biking and Walking Trails for you to use