Title:

Host

Team:

Front of House

Description:

Someone who can talk to visitors: answer questions, reflect their concerns, or point them in useful directions for further information.

Our visitors are diverse, from small children to great-grandparents, of many cultures and backgrounds. They come in groups or on their own, and you may well be the first person connected to environmental issues they have ever talked to. It’s important for you to find a way to enthuse them about helping the environment. If every visitor leaves and makes a small change at home or work, for example by changing to energy efficient light bulbs or recycling their paper and cardboard, you will have helped make a step forward in reducing waste and developing a sustainable planet. With support and discussion from others who care about the environment you can learn about solutions, campaigns and new technologies.

Skills:

·       good verbal communication skills – chatty, curious or inquisitive nature

·       able to encourage visitors to explore issues

Essential:

·       punctual, reliable, sensible, friendly personality

·       enthusiastic about the environment

·       existing knowledge or a willingness to learn about environmental issues

·       desire to learn about The Centre and share that knowledge with visitors

·       willingness to follow Centre policies and health & safety procedures

Likely tasks:

·       greet and chat with visitors, help expand their understanding

·       following induction and training, explain and interpret exhibitions for visitors

·       encourage visitors to give feedback

·       follow and implement Health & Safety policies

·       record keeping

When:

Friday, Saturday, Monday 11-4pm, Sunday 2.30-4.30pm. 7 days a week during school-holidays and occasional evening events.

Suggested commitment: 3 hours / week

Where:

At The Centre

Reports to:

Duty Manager

References:

2 references and induction required before starting

How to apply:

Download an application form from the website www.ecobuzz.org.uk or contact The Centre for details.