Winter Program Staff (Gift Shop)-Seasonal
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Cantigny
IL
Summary
The Winter Program Staff will greet guests and assist with merchandise sales at Cantigny pop-up shops. They are also responsible for maintaining display appearance, managing stock levels, and minimizing inventory loss.
Job Description
Description
Cantigny is a 500-acre estate in Wheaton, Illinois, which encompasses formal gardens, a museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, and a 27-hole public golf course. Cantigny welcomes over 400,000 visitors annually to enjoy its educational and recreational amenities and public and private events.
For this winter season, Cantigny is seeking 15 enthusiastic and dependable Winter Program Staff members to join our team and support programming throughout winter. Cantigny will be hosting nightly public events across the estate for visitors. These events will be both indoors and outdoors.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, guest experiences, the outdoors, and enjoy working in a beautiful natural setting. Winter Program Staff will play a vital role in ensuring Cantigny remains accessible and safe for visitors during the winter months. This position is part time and will run from November 4th to January 3rd.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Greets guests enthusiastically and assists in the purchase of Cantigny pop-up shops merchandise and poinsettia sales.
- Maintains merchandise appearance throughout the Cantigny Pop-up shops to maximize sales.
- Maintains displays and merchandise stock levels.
- Makes concerted effort to minimize inventory loss through shrinkage at the Cantigny Pop-up shop locations.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Customer service experience or desire to learn is strongly preferred
- Ability to proficiently use computer systems for guest ticketing, payment processing, and scheduling
- Strong verbal communication skills and interest in working directly with guests
- Ability to work outdoors in winter weather conditions, which may include walkways that may be wet, slippery, or uneven
- Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
- Proficiency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is a plus
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application
Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Cantigny Park is the 500-acre former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor, and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.
Robert R. McCormick died in 1955 at age 74. His will established the Robert R. McCormick Charitable Trust and designated Cantigny as a public space for education and recreation. This extraordinary gift, now part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, enriches our community every day and is enjoyed by more than 300,000 visitors each year.
Cantigny Park opened to the public in 1958. It is home to:
The Robert R. McCormick Museum, a historic house museum interpreting the life and legacy of the Colonel. The mansion reveals the public and private sides of one of America’s wealthiest and most philanthropic families.
The First Division Museum, dedicated to the history of the Big Red One, the famed 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Many exhibits are interactive and all of them provide fascinating insights about America’s military, past and present.
Cantigny Gardens, created in 1967 by renowned landscape architect Franz Lipp. Nearly 30 acres of formal gardens, theme plantings, and statuary render exceptional beauty in all seasons.
Visitors Center, featuring a popular scale model of the estate, 100-seat theater with welcome film, Le Jardin at Cantigny Park (restaurant and banquet hall), Bertie’s Café and the Cantigny Shop.
Education Center, a Prairie-style building opened in 2010 that serves as the hub for more than 300 children’s programs, youth group activities, Golden Oak Club meetings (for seniors), fitness classes, horticulture workshops, art classes and more.
Walking Trails (nearly 3 miles) and spacious Picnic Area.
Cantigny Golf, designed by Roger Packard and opened for play in 1989. The 300-acre complex includes 27 scenic holes, the year-round Cantigny Golf Academy, the 9-hole Cantigny Youth Links and a full-service clubhouse with dining and banquet facilities.
Founded
1958
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wheaton, IL
Located in Wheaton, Illinois, Cantigny Park is the 500-acre former estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick, the longtime editor, and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.
Robert R. McCormick died in 1955 at age 74. His will established the Robert R. McCormick Charitable Trust and designated Cantigny as a public space for education and recreation. This extraordinary gift, now part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, enriches our community every day and is enjoyed by more than 300,000 visitors each year.
Cantigny Park opened to the public in 1958. It is home to:
The Robert R. McCormick Museum, a historic house museum interpreting the life and legacy of the Colonel. The mansion reveals the public and private sides of one of America’s wealthiest and most philanthropic families.
The First Division Museum, dedicated to the history of the Big Red One, the famed 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Many exhibits are interactive and all of them provide fascinating insights about America’s military, past and present.
Cantigny Gardens, created in 1967 by renowned landscape architect Franz Lipp. Nearly 30 acres of formal gardens, theme plantings, and statuary render exceptional beauty in all seasons.
Visitors Center, featuring a popular scale model of the estate, 100-seat theater with welcome film, Le Jardin at Cantigny Park (restaurant and banquet hall), Bertie’s Café and the Cantigny Shop.
Education Center, a Prairie-style building opened in 2010 that serves as the hub for more than 300 children’s programs, youth group activities, Golden Oak Club meetings (for seniors), fitness classes, horticulture workshops, art classes and more.
Walking Trails (nearly 3 miles) and spacious Picnic Area.
Cantigny Golf, designed by Roger Packard and opened for play in 1989. The 300-acre complex includes 27 scenic holes, the year-round Cantigny Golf Academy, the 9-hole Cantigny Youth Links and a full-service clubhouse with dining and banquet facilities.
Founded
1958
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wheaton, IL
