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Lead Adventure Specialist

Purposes of Position

Inspire travelers to extend their stay in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region and visit more than one part of our region through exceptional customer service, good information, and passion for the diverse recreational activities throughout the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Promote sales for Travel Lane County members and Adventure Center retail.

Position Requirements
  • Previous experience managing staff
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Passion for and knowledge of Lane County's soft adventure, culinary, and arts product
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Ability to work easily & professionally with a variety of people
  • Loyalty to Travel Lane County; positive representation
  • Clear written and oral communication
  • Ability to handle fast paced customer service environment and multiple tasks at one time
  • Use of a multi-line phone
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, excel, internet)
  • Ability to type 35 wpm
  • Experience operating a cash register
  • Ability to lift 35 lbs from the floor
  • Ability to stand for duration of an 8 hr shift
  • Ability and willingness to use standard cleaning supplies
  • Willingness to work after hours events when necessary
  • Ability to work weekends
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability to secure a liquor license
  • Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
Specific Duties
  • Assist with administration and management of Adventure Center facility/staff/inventory
  • Assist visitors with trip planning, booking accommodations and recreational activities
  • Use online tools to assist with trip planning
  • Retail sales
  • Stock brochure and retail inventory
  • Attend festivals and events to promote Travel Lane County and its members
  • Light cleaning
  • All Adventure Specialists may be asked to work shifts at the Downtown or Springfield Adventure Centers and in the Mobile Visitor Van (or Mobile Van Adventure Center)
  • Other duties as assigned

This full time hourly position includes benefits.  Reports to Adventure Center Manager.  It requires weekend work and occasional evening hours.

This is a full time hourly position.

This position is open until filled. Interviews start June 8, 2010.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Travel Lane County attn: Human Resources, PO Box 10286, Eugene OR 97440 or email: humanresources@TravelLaneCounty.org.