The Seasonal Guest Services Associate provides exceptional frontline service in the Welcome Center and Garden Shop during ILUMINA. This position involves guest check-in, ticketing, membership sales, retail support, and general event assistance. Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and enjoy interacting with people in a fun, festive environment.
Responsibilities Guest Experience
• Greet and assist guests with a warm, professional attitude.
• Process admissions, event tickets, memberships, and retail sales accurately using POS and CRM systems.
• Provide information about ILUMINA, MBG events, and Garden memberships.
• Handle questions or concerns courteously, referring complex issues to a supervisor.
Retail & Operations
• Assist with stocking, organizing, and maintaining merchandise displays.
• Ensure the Welcome Center and Garden Shop remain clean, organized, and guest-ready.
• Monitor inventory and report restock needs.
• Support daily opening and closing procedures.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to create a positive team atmosphere.
Qualifications Education & Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service preferred.
• Experience in cultural, botanical, or nonprofit settings a plus.
Skills & Abilities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, public-facing role.
• Able to stand for extended periods and work outdoors in Florida weather.
• Basic computer and cash-handling skills required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required
Please note: Work shifts are comprised of nights and holidays.
With a mission to nurture meaningful connections with nature through immersive experiences and educational offerings, and a history spanning more than 40 years, Mounts Botanical is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Located behind Palm Beach International Airport, the Garden is a hidden gem. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 display gardens containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida native plants, exotic and tropical fruit trees, ornamentals, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, succulents, bromeliads and much more.
Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who are authorized to work in the United States, regardless of citizenship status.