Visitor Services Cashier - Garvan Woodland Gardens

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Closing Date:

01/13/2026

Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

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The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Visitor Services

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Summary of Job Duties:

Garvan Woodland Gardens one of top attractions in Arkansas is hiring!

We are looking for positive motivated personable new team members to join our crew. Work outdoors in a setting voted in the top 10 most colorful places on the planet by Trip Advisor. We would love for you to come grow with us!

Garvan Woodland Gardens a 210-acre botanical garden situated on a peninsula surrounded by scenic Lake Hamilton located in Hot Springs AR is seeking a skilled and dedicated Visitor Services Cashier. The Visitor Services Cashier will be responsible for greeting guests checking in guests taking funds and balancing the point of sale system at closing. This position will also serve as a guest docent by driving golf cart tours and giving a scripted explanation of the garden spaces. This team member will be expected to work well with others and ensure a positive guest experience.
Part-time up to 32 hours a week including weekends and nights during Holiday Lights (mid-November thru Dec 31). Visitor Services Cashier is a part-time temporary position limited to the 1250-hour University of Arkansas policy. The campus is a non-smoking facility. This position requires a valid drivers license.

Some night and weekend work will be required seasonally.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

• Customer Service Experience

• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience collecting money for payment

• Experience taking funds and balancing point of sale systems

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$13 -$15 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Leslie Pounds HR Partner ; Minnie Hahn Sr Manager of Design

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Financial Credit Check Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling Grasping Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No