Front Desk Receptionist; Part-Time

Syracuse City Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Title: Front Desk Receptionist (Community Center)

Department: Parks & Recreation

Reports To: Community Center Assistant Operations Manager

Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Wage Scale: $12.70-$18.04 per hour (Typical starting wage $12.70-$15.37 DOE)

Hours: Saturday, 8am-12pm (May 1
- Sept. 30), 8am-4pm (Oct. 1-April 30)

Close Date: June 5, 2026

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing a variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support for department. Answers incoming phone calls; assist the public; processes data, documents and reports; and other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of secretarial and office practices and procedures; business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; organization, procedures, and operating details of the City;
  City government organization, functions, policies, principles, rules, and regulations.
• Skilled in office management duties; data entry; handling multiple tasks with interruptions; prioritizing and organizing workload.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; maintain documents; comprehend, interpret, and explain rules and regulations; take initiative; work within a team; deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and see. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers. Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.

Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moderate quiet in office settings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduation or GED, and
• One (1) year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.