Intern - Summer Food Clerk - Seasonal

Chicago Park District•Chicago, IL

8d•$20

About The Position

Will collect and review data regarding meal counts for reporting to ISBE for the Summer Food Program. Under direct supervision, performs typing, word processing and a variety of clerical work in support of the operation of an organizational unit on a temporary basis. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent, including completion of courses in English, Spelling, Mathematics and Typing, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
Knowledge of rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Knowledge of office methods and procedures.
Ability to make arithmetic calculations.
Ability to organize and maintain records manually or using personal computer.
Ability to communicate effectively with park employees and the public.
Skill in the operation of office machines, including personal computers.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a business office performing typing and filing duties is preferred.
Word processing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to routine telephone inquiries.
Collects information for compiling reports.
Makes telephone calls and contacts other departments and organizations to collect routine information or to follow through with calls initiated by supervisor.
Types prepared correspondence, memoranda, lists and brief reports.
Files as instructed in an established filing system.
Operates office machines (e.g., copier, calculator).
Performs routine data entry tasks using established mainframe systems.
Completes forms by hand or by using a typewriter/word-processor by filing in the required information (e.g., supply requisitions, personnel requisitions).
Maintains simple logs or records.
Receives and directs visitors.