Oregon Ridge Nature Center Administrative Aide - Non-Merit

Baltimore County•Oregon Ridge Park and Lodge - Cockeysville, MD

18h•Onsite

About The Position

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks for an Oregon Ridge Nature Center Administrative Aide. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. Regular schedule: 34 hours per week. Plus County benefits. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. A referral list will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Please note: Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent.
At least one (1) year of general clerical experience in a position that requires significant time spent creating and/or transcribing documents using word processing software and extensive telephone and in-person customer service interaction.
Ability to type from plain copy at a rate of 40WPM.

Nice To Haves

Experience in performing administrative duties specifically within a park or nature center setting is preferred.
Knowledge of creating flyers and other marketing materials using Microsoft Publisher desktop publishing.

Responsibilities

Staff a front desk to greet visitors, answer questions, and provide helpful orientation information.
Respond to inquiries of a routine nature regarding department programs and policies in person, by telephone, or by electronic mail.
Use automated office systems, such as email, calendar/scheduling, Microsoft Office applications, and word processing software, to prepare flyers, letters, memos, meeting schedules, and other materials from drafts or specific instructions to support the center's communication efforts.
Create, duplicate, and distribute flyers, letters, memos, and other documents.
Establishes and maintains confidential alphabetical, chronological, or subject matter files and records.
Assists with registration of programs and/or special events.
Assists in the preparation of personnel-related documents and forms.
Operates office machinery, such as computers, photocopiers, calculators, telephones, scanners, and printers, requiring familiarity with basic office technology and physical ability to handle equipment safely.
Creates and maintains office spreadsheets, databases, and logs to track data using CivicRec and Microsoft Excel, such as attendance records or program schedules.
Maintains calendars, schedules appointments and meetings, and reserves meeting room facilities or space using CivicRec and Microsoft Outlook.