Intern, Hospitality and Retail at Farm Sanctuary | NY, US | Rezi

Intern, Hospitality and Retail at Farm Sanctuary

Intern, Hospitality and Retail

Farm Sanctuary · NY, US

1 weeks ago

Intern, Hospitality and Retail

Farm Sanctuary · NY, US

8 days ago
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About the Role

The Hospitality and Retail Intern will gain hands-on experience in guest services, retail & hospitality operations and event support while contributing to the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome and engage visitors, offering information and wayfinding assistance.
  • Assist with the opening and closing of the sanctuary shop.
  • Assist with inventory management including restocking, receiving product, ticketing, and visual merchandising.
  • Assist with sales transactions, provide excellent customer service including product recommendations.
  • Assist with identifying and sourcing local artisanal offerings.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the shop and visitor areas.
  • Provide feedback and input on top selling and slow selling merchandise as well as other customer insights.
  • Assist with running weekly sales and inventory reports.
  • Assist with guest check-in and check-out and provide warm and welcoming hospitality.
  • Support housekeeping tasks, including room setup and replenishing amenities.
  • Address guest inquiries and provide information about Farm Sanctuary mission and local attractions.
  • Support onsite manager with weekly guest check-in report to coordinate with housekeeping and cafe manager.
  • Assist Sanctuary Guides with public and private tours.
  • Assist with checking in tour visitors and event attendees.
  • Assist with the coordination of onsite experiences and event planning and execution.
  • Assist with maintaining inventory of hospitality event supplies.
  • Provide hands-on support for cafe operations during events, assisting with food prep, service and guest experience.
  • Help with the solicitations of in-kind donations of food, beverages, etc. by preparing in-kind outreach letters and following up on requests via email and phone calls.

Requirements

  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional and gracious in high-volume situations.
  • Knowledge of farmed animal and vegan issues.
  • Effective communication, public speaking, and outreach skills with various audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
  • Efficient organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Team player and collaboration skills when working with colleagues.
  • Willingness and ability to perform physical labor and moderate lifting.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, preferred.
  • Alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom.
  • Familiarity, commitment to, and experience with the practice of equity and social justice, and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary’s mission.
  • Candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply, even with unconventional or non-traditional backgrounds.

Skills

  • Guest services
  • Retail operations
  • Hospitality operations
  • Event support
  • Inventory management
  • Sales transactions
  • Customer service
  • Visual merchandising
  • Housekeeping
  • Food preparation
  • Public speaking
  • Outreach
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Collaboration

Location

  • Watkins Glen, NY

Work Type

  • Temporary Full-time
  • Onsite housing provided

Experience Level

  • Internship

Salary/Compensations

  • $16.00/hour

Benefits

  • Eligibility to participate in Farm Sanctuary’s 403(b) and medical insurance plan
  • Free onsite housing

About the Company

  • Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or age.