Park Office Assistant Specialized

Maricopa County • Queen Creek, AZ

1d • $20 - $31

About The Position

Do you love the outdoors and want to help others enjoy it too? Do you thrive in administrative and customer-service-focused roles? Consider applying for our Park Office Assistant Specialized position, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day in Maricopa County! The Park Office Assistant Specialized provides customer service, souvenir inventory management, and financial and cashiering functions for park users so they can enjoy a healthy and exhilarating experience. This position requires the employee to be in the office/field or customer-facing for all hours worked.

Requirements

• Two years of experience performing clerical and administrative duties that include providing customer service
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Cash handling experience using a computerized point-of-sale system
• Three or more years of clerical duties, including customer service and public contact experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills

Responsibilities

• Operate on the point of sale/reservation system and provide initial and ongoing training to volunteers and staff as needed
• Prepare and process revenue, including counting cash and check intake for all revenue locations, and prepare reports and bank deposits daily for all park staff
• Greet park visitors and interpret park features for customers, including, but not limited to, park use areas, rules and regulations, fees, and special uses of park lands
• Respond to e-mails, phone calls, and in-person inquiries and concerns from the public, agencies, park personnel, or others regarding designated parks in a professional manner
• Oversee ordering and inventory functions of the Nature Center, contact station, and souvenir fund
• Prepare weekly/monthly park souvenir fund order; ensure order meets all department requirements
• Provide general administrative support to park staff
• Other job duties as assigned (e.g., light janitorial, litter collection, landscaping, exhibit display care, etc.)

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid and alternative work schedules
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED