Job Details
Department: Little River Canyon Center
Work Hours: Shifts available: Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Occasional nights and weekends for special events.
Anticipated Start Date: October 19, 2026
Salary: $12.00 per hour (up to 19 hours per week)
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager of Sales and Service, the Part-Time Front Desk/Gift Shop Clerk is responsible for the operation of the Canyon Center education store (gift shop), operating the Canyon Center's visitor information desk, including answering the phones, assisting visitors and vendors, and managing the HD program in the auditorium.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates equipment used in the theatre, gift shop, and library.
- Ensures operation of the HD Program in the Auditorium.
- Operates the front desk: answers the telephone in a kind and courteous manner, provides orientation to park visitors, and assists all customers.
- Assists the Manager with the general appearance and operation of the gift shop, including merchandise placement and cash register management.
- Provides assistance to artists, shop vendors, and caterers as needed.
- Notifies the Assistant Director of any issues that may arise.
- Promotes and enforces safe work practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Customer Service Experience
- Sales Experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required
Required Documents
- Resume
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Organization
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU's commitment to excellence.
