Science Centre Board

Guest Experience & Retail Assistant, Operations

Fixed Terms

Closing in 6 day(s)

What the role is

Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

We are looking for a dynamic candidate to join the Operations Department as a Guest Experience & Retail Assistant. The Guest Experience & Retail Assistant serves as the ambassador for the Science Centre and its group of attractions, ensuring smooth and profitable frontline operations including admission and ticketing procedures, guest and retail services, and exhibit operations.

What you will be working on

Essential Job Functions

As a Guest Experience & Retail Assistant, your role is crucial in maintaining our dedication to customer satisfaction. You will collaborate closely with team members, departments, and external partners to ensure a smooth and pleasant visitor experience. Your contribution will be instrumental in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all visitors.

You will be responsible for providing frontline services, including admission, ticketing, guest assistance, and retail services using electronic systems for sales. This includes offering advice on products and services, assisting with exhibit interaction, and managing stock control and merchandise display. You also handle sales proceeds, daily account closing, and addresses Science-Centre related guest enquiries; apply digital technology to enhance the visitor experience, enforce safety rules, and perform first-level service assistance and recovery. Additionally, you are responsible for health and safety standards, escalating incidents, supporting emergency response procedures. Your other duties include guiding interns/temporary staff, evaluating their performance, and overseeing inventory, procurement, and sourcing/purchasing of supplies and equipment for the department’s operations.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have good knowledge in Attractions, Retail Operations or Tourism Services. Those with relevant working experience in related Attractions or Retail operations will have added advantage.

You should have a strong service mindset and enjoy interacting with people. You must have a cheerful disposition, be organized and are meticulous with numbers. Due to the operational nature of the work, you must be able to maintain a flexible working schedule including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate should possess a good understanding of Attraction & Retail Operations.

Candidates with relevant working experience in attractions or retail environments will have an added advantage.

You should have a strong service mindset, enjoy interacting with people, and take pride in creating positive guest experiences.

Due to the operational nature of the work, you must be able to maintain a flexible working schedule, including weekends, and public holidays.

About your application process

This job is closing in 6 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Science Centre Board or the wider Public Service.

About Science Centre Board

The Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experience, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource.

Learn more about Science Centre Board