Daycare Front Desk Specialist 26-27

Mt. Hood Meadows

2d•$18 - $25

About The Position

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Daycare Front Desk Specialist to help daycare operations run smoothly and provide friendly, helpful service to parents and families. The role manages reservations and payments, communicates with parents by phone, email, and in person, and keeps paperwork and records organized. It serves as a key point of contact for families while supporting daycare teachers and aides with daily tasks, including classroom assistance, meal preparation, kitchen cleanup, and laundry. This is a dynamic seasonal position suited to someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable with technology, and able to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on teamwork.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Passion for working with children.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, and co-workers.
Comfort with the changing dynamics and scheduling needs of a seasonal business.
Experience with RTP, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or Google Workplace.
Ability to take payments in person and over the phone, maintain spreadsheets, and check paperwork submitted by parents and staff.

Nice To Haves

Meet the initial and annual training requirements in OAR 414-305-0370 and OAR 414-305-0380, and have attained the training required for the position.
Meet teaching requirements outlined by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care; preference will be given to candidates who do.
Bilingual ability to speak and/or teach a secondary language.
Current Infant and Child CPR and First Aid certification.
Current Food Handlers certification.
Current membership in the Criminal Background Registry.

Responsibilities

Manage daycare reservations and payments, including taking payments in person and over the phone.
Communicate with parents by phone, email, and in person.
Maintain organized paperwork, records, and spreadsheets, and check paperwork received from parents and staff.
Support daycare teachers and aides with classroom assistance, meal preparation, kitchen cleanup, and laundry.
Help create a safe, positive environment for children and families.

Benefits

Local housing resources, subject to eligibility.
Ski/snowboard season pass for employees and qualifying dependents, or the option to gift lift access to a family member.
Free ski/snowboard group lessons and discounts on rental gear.
Three discounted buddy tickets to share.
Resort discounts on food, retail, rentals, lessons, and daycare.
Mountain Exchange Program offering the ability to request free lift access to regional resorts.
Industry Pro Deals, including ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, and Helly Hansen.
Affordable employee daycare; ERDC eligible.
Special invitations to the Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free employee transportation from Hood River and Sandy.
Summer seasonal job connections with local businesses.
Access to team wellness programs.
Team appreciation events and dinners.