Part Time Receptionist

PAY RATE

$16.17 per hour (up to 1,500 hours per year)

Under the supervision of the Park Operations Manager/Park Operations Supervisor, the receptionist will perform varying receptionist and secretarial assignments. Typical duties include greeting and receiving visitors, operating the telephone system switchboard to relay incoming and internal calls, taking messages and providing information to callers, processing incoming and outgoing mail, selling permits, and performing a variety of routine and complex technical and administrative tasks.

This position is part-time up to 1,500 hours per year.

Shift times vary:

• 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day
• 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Labor Day to October 31
• 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, November 1 to March 31
• 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, April 1 Memorial Day

This position works under the general direction of the Park Operations Manager/Park Operations Supervisor. The employee is required to work independently and exercise judgement.

• Perform routine & complex clerical duties, including greeting and assisting park visitors, answering questions, selling permits, etc.
• Reservations/registrations for picnics and facility rentals
• Process incoming/outgoing mail.
• May assist in preparation of payroll and preparation of financial documents & reports.
• Process paperwork including data entry for requisitions, transfers, registrations, etc.
• Perform cash handling/operations duties as required.
• Answer telephone and/or operate park switchboard and radio dispatch.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Operate a vehicle on public roadways.
• Experience in public administration, business management or a related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, filing, and record management. Working knowledge and/or skill in a variety of computer software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and database software.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Will be required to work assigned Special Events, Weekends, Evenings and Holidays.
• May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs.
• Ability to perform essential duties.

Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, publisher and database software applications; calculator, phone, fax machine, copy machine.

Employees are frequently required to sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally must walk and lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is generally performed within an office environment. The noise level is usually quiet. Occasionally, the employee will be required to work in outdoor environments and will be subject to weather conditions including heat, rain, and snow. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.