Temporary Nature Center Weekend Assistant
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hiring a Temporary, seasonal Recreation Assistant within our Nature Preserves and Natural Resources Division. This position will be based at Quest at Latta Nature Preserve and will assist staff in providing nature programming, ensuring a positive customer experience for all visitors, and assisting with overall operations of the facility as needed. This temporary position will work weekends only during the fall, consisting of Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
- CPR/First Aid certification
- General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Recreational programming and instruction knowledge
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service and handling of funds in a park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals
- Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary
- Enforce rules and regulations
- Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
- Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
- Assist with various recreational programs for all ages
- Handle inquiries and complaints from public
- Assist with special events and field trips
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
