Conservation Part-Time Receptionist

Woodbury County•Sioux City, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Conservation Part-Time Receptionist answers phones, welcomes visitors, oversees the Nature Center’s opening and closing, and manages rentals. The role supports the Education Programs Director with environmental education activities and general administrative needs. The position is supervised by the County Conservation Education Programs Director. The receptionist staffs the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center reception desk and serves as an ambassador for the Nature Center, Woodbury County Conservation Board, and Parks. Work is scheduled on a rotating basis and includes approximately every third weekend shift, evening rentals and shifts, and other weekdays, evenings, weekends, and some holidays as needed. Attendance is required. Applicants must submit a completed County application form and a resume. The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on November 17, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Ability to work weekends, weekdays, evenings, and some holidays as needed.
Knowledge of general office procedures and ability to operate personal computers, printers, keyboards, A-V equipment, cash registers, and credit card machines.
Good record-keeping skills.
Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with others.
Ability to communicate orally and effectively with groups and individuals in formal and informal situations.
Knowledge of the purposes, objectives, and organization of the Conservation Department.
Ability to get to and from the job site in all types of weather.
Must have or obtain CPR training and basic first aid within a timeframe established by the Woodbury County Conservation Board.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Work approximately every third weekend shift at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, on a rotational schedule with other employees.
Work evening rentals and shifts on a rotational schedule with other employees.
Staff the reception desk, greet visitors, answer phones, share information, check out equipment, and represent the Nature Center, Conservation Board, and Parks.
Oversee and monitor the exhibit area and volunteers as needed.
Assist with feeding and watering animals and maintaining live animal aquaria.
Assist with public information brochures, posters, exhibit kiosks, and temporary displays.
Complete daily tasks, including spot cleaning and sanitizing exhibits, the entry area, restrooms, and classroom tables and chairs.
Take room reservations and oversee rentals and room use, including setting up tables and chairs.
Provide program support and general administrative support.
Assist with online cabin and campsite reservations and answer rental questions.
Provide informal tours of the Nature Center.
Collaborate with Education Program staff to support promotion of programs, including special events.
Assist with gift shop inventory, orders, and displays.
Regularly monitor restrooms and public areas in the facility.
Monitor parking lot and grounds and trail-use activities within viewing distance of the Nature Center.
Perform other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.