Part Time Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

Patuxent River Park, located in Upper Marlboro, MD, is seeking a part‑time front desk receptionist/administrative assistant to work out of the park visitors center. The role involves customer service, communicating general park information, and processing permits, rentals, and merchandise sales. The position requires up to 24 hours per week, including one weekend day, with an hourly wage of $16.40.

• Provide excellent customer service, including greeting visitors, answering phones, issuing permits, and completing pavilion, campsite, and canoe/kayak rentals.
• Perform administrative tasks such as completing point‑of‑sale transactions, collecting payment from rentals, permits and programs, preparing daily revenue reports, compiling data for various reports, maintaining marketing displays, and opening, operating, and closing the visitors center.

• Proficiency with computers, point‑of‑sale systems, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Clear, effective communication in written and spoken form with staff and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in park and recreation or related field is a plus.
• May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
• A background investigation is required before hire.

• This position accrues paid sick leave up to 40 hours per year. No other benefits are included.