Visitor Services Specialist

Visitor Services Specialist

Travel Lane County promotes the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region to support a resilient, year?round and countywide economy that enriches our communities. Our team is collaborative, innovative and driven by a shared commitment to serving the place we call home.

The Role

Were looking for a Visitor Services Specialist who enjoys connecting with people and helping them make the most of their time in our region. This role is the welcoming face of Travel Lane County, meeting visitors at the right moment with the right information to shape meaningful, memorable experiences.

Youll work directly with visitors and residents through our Visitor Center, outreach events and phone / email inquiries to provide trip planning support, destination guidance and access to recreation and experiences that encourage longer stays and deeper exploration across Lane County. In doing so, youll help support local businesses and communities throughout the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You thrive in people?facing environments and are comfortable welcoming a wide range of visitors, listening to what theyre looking for, and offering thoughtful, personalized guidance that helps them have a great experience. Youre comfortable shifting between assisting visitors and completing other tasks, and youre comfortable working independently during solo shifts.

You understand the value of place. You enjoy learning about local communities, recreation opportunities, events and seasonal experiences, and you share that knowledge in a way that supports businesses large and small across the county.

You guide people toward meaningful experiences. You have a knack for meeting people where they are, offering information that turns a good visit into a great one and encourages visitors to stay longer or explore more of the region, all while balancing multiple priorities throughout a shift.

You enjoy variety and movement. Youre comfortable working in a public?facing Visitor Center and supporting outreach events throughout the region. Youre flexible with a schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holidays and understand that visitor traffic may ebb and flow throughout a shift.

Youre organized and dependable. You take pride in keeping things running smoothly through strong organization and follow?through, managing tasks like tracking visitor interactions, maintaining brochures and materials, processing transactions and supporting basic data and content updates.

Youre service?minded and community?oriented. You approach your work with care and professionalism, always prioritizing the visitor experience. When visitor traffic is lighter, you use that time thoughtfully to complete administrative work, supporting the team and strengthening the overall visitor experience.

What to Expect

Youll be part of a team that values collaboration, learning and shared purpose. Your primary work location will be the Visitor Center at the 5th Street Market Alley, with additional time spent supporting outreach events throughout Lane County and occasional work at our downtown Eugene office as needed.

Many Visitor Center shifts are worked independently, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of the space while serving as the primary point of contact for visitors. Visitor traffic may vary throughout the day, and youll balance welcoming and assisting visitors with completing administrative and operational tasks during quieter periods.

Your primary focus will be delivering exceptional visitor services, helping people plan trips, access recreation opportunities and permits, discover events and connect with experiences that enhance their stay. Youll also support office operations, permit transactions, event calendar content updates and visitor data tracking that help the organization understand and improve how we serve our guests.

This is hands?on, people?centered work that keeps you closely connected to the real?world impact of tourism on our communities and the businesses that call Lane County home.

Starting Pay

$20 / hour (part?time, non?exempt). Hours per week can vary between 20?29.

Benefits

• ?Sick leave as required by state law
• ?Paid parking

Culture and Impact

A culture built on collaboration and innovation. We champion each others growth, step up to help when needed and stay focused on work that benefits our broader community.

Work that matters. Your efforts directly support businesses across Lane Countys communities. Youll help visitors discover experiences that become lasting memories while contributing to a visitor economy that benefits the people who live here.

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter and resume to : https : / / eugenecascadescoast.bamboohr.com / careers / 66

This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will be January 26.

EEO Statement

Travel Lane County is an equal?opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Position Title

Visitor Services Specialist

Purpose of Position

The Visitor Services Specialist delivers exceptional front?line service and serves as a primary point of contact for visitors and residents through the Visitor Center, outreach activities, and phone / email requests. This position provides accurate information, trip planning assistance, and guidance that encourages longer stays, broader exploration and meaningful connections with communities and businesses throughout Lane County.

In addition to visitor?facing service, this role provides administrative, retail and data support to ensure smooth Visitor Center operations, accurate data management and timely updates to destination information systems that support informed decision?making and visitor experience delivery.

Responsibilities

Visitor Services & Community Outreach (50%)

Content & Data Support (30%)

Office & Retail Support (10%)

Administrative & Team Support (10%)

Other duties as assigned.

(Percentages provided as a guide only. Work will vary over time.)

Position Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Compensation / Hours

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