Let’s Collaborate!
Fairgrounds St. Pete is an immersive arts and technology exhibit in South St. Pete, Florida. We are a ticketed arts, play, and technology destination providing immersive art experiences and educational programming, while supporting creative communities and technical innovation.
Fairgrounds St. Pete invites visitors to escape reality and explore our interactive story-driven installations by engaging in a world of art, play, joy, and discovery!
Our artist-made environment is a choose-your-own-experience museum with multiple ways for you to become part of the narrative. We’re Tampa Bay’s first destination for experiencing immersive art and technology that highlights weird, wacky, wonderful Florida.
About Us
We’re a team of artists, technologists, creatives and entrepreneurs who have come together to create a place and space to celebrate the diverse and talented creative communities in Florida and Tampa Bay. As an organization we value play, creativity, craft, innovation, kindness, collaboration and equality.
Our Mission
Fairgrounds is an immersive art, entertainment and gaming company whose mission is to create inhabitable stories that empower everyone to discover and play inside whimsical worlds of imagination, driven by technological innovation and artistic collaborations.
Artist Collaboration
Our initial call for artists is closed. The initial call was announced in April, 2020. Future calls will be announced to our VIP Insiders Club Members. Join Fairgrounds Insiders Club to receive first notice of open calls.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants of all abilities are welcomed to apply regardless of age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identification, military status, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or physical or mental ability.
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Fairgrounds Core Value No.3
Be Collaborative & Kind
We are fair-minded, empathetic and team-oriented. We believe in “do-it-togetherness”. We champion the growth of the individual for the betterment of the team. We celebrate the success of others because we understand that it helps us all.
Open Positions
Guest Experience Guide – Part Time
Fairgrounds St. Pete seeks an upbeat, enthusiastic and energetic customer-focused individual to join our Guest Experience team. In this position, you will make all guests feel welcome and help meet their needs throughout their Fairgrounds St. Pete journey. You will perform entry-level duties that include customer service, maintenance and retail store functions. All Guest Experience Guides will be cross-trained to work in various areas throughout Fairgrounds, but will focus on a particular task during their shift. The ideal candidate is passionate about engaging with the public to provide remarkable experiences at Tampa Bay’s first destination for experiencing immersive art and technology. If you’re a people person who loves sharing and talking, we hope you apply!
Responsibilities
- Consistently offer a professional, friendly greetings and engaging customer service to all visitors and guests
- Maintain a positive attitude towards Guests, Co-Workers and the leadership team
- Contribute to the Guest’s experience by anticipating their needs and offering information
- Scan and verify tickets upon entry
- Ensure the safety of all guests, keep Fairgrounds clear of hazards
- Guide guests to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency
- Provide assistance to guests with special needs
- Promote Fairgrounds St. Pete events and memberships through word of mouth or social media
- Maintain clean and organized displays making sure inventory levels are adequate
- Restock merchandise throughout the day
- Process cash and credit card transactions utilizing the Point of Sale system
- Assist with special events including set-up and take-down
- Promote the Fairgrounds St. Pete brand while following rules, regulations and guidelines set forth by “Fairgrounds Projects Inc.”
- Wipe down and sanitize exhibit and workspaces
Benefits
- FREE tickets, for Friends and Family!
- Generous Merchandise Discount
- FUN and Creative Work Environment!
- Flexible Schedule
- …and MUCH More!
Requirements
- Minimum age 17
- Must have ability to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time 3
- Ability to work under pressure with a heightened sense of urgency
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and be a team player
- Have a growth mindset
- Must be able to bend, stoop, lift and may require the use of a ladder
- 1 year of experience using hand held device (mobile phone, ipad, ipod or tablet)
- Able to occasionally lift up to 40lbs.
To Apply
- Visit : fgspdev.wpengine.com/apply
COVID-19 Considerations
- If the need arises, must be willing to follow COVID protocol, including mask wearing and social distancing.
Nice to Haves
- Retail, Hospitality, Museum or Theme Park experience
- Previous cash-handling experience
Information
- Location: 800 28th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
- Starting wage is $12.50 / hour
- We provide a flexible work schedule with 15 – 20 hours/week, weekend availability is required
- Working environment is unique and varies from: office, warehouse, and immersive exhibit