August 12, 2025

MUN Botanical Garden and Johnson Geo Centre

(Multiple Contractual Positions to December 24, 2025)

(Part-time/Call-in)
This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval

Memorial University Botanical Garden and Johnson Geo Centre are looking for a dynamic team player to oversee the daily operations and administration of Visitor Services, as well as providing support functions to the gift shop. Duties include greeting and orienting all visitors upon arrival; answering inquiries in-person, by telephone, and/or email; handling customer feedback; processing admissions, memberships, registrations, and gift shop sales through cash, debit, and credit card transactions; completing daily cash out; assisting with promotion, registration, and implementation of public programs; maintaining office inventory necessary for supporting the visitor services functions; staffing receptions and special events; assisting with inventory control for the gift shop; supervising visitor services student staff, volunteers; and performing other related duties as assigned. Weekend and some evening work is required.

Experience (1-3 years) in general clerical or office work with a customer service focus, including supervisory experience; graduation from high school, supplemented by office, business administration or related courses, is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Experience in a retail environment would be an asset. Applicants must be able to work independently with minimal supervision; maintain a clean and tidy work area; demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; and be comfortable using a computer and the Microsoft Office suite.

SALARY $47,057 - $55,196 per annum (CUPE Local 1615)

CLOSING DATE August 26, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.