Seasonal (year round) Parks and Recreation Office Assistant
About The Position
This individual must possess a variety of secretarial skills needed for the efficient operation of a department office. The position requires an individual capable of exercising individual judgment in dealing with the public, ability for carrying out prescribed procedures in accordance with general instructions, patience, understanding, a positive attitude, and a real desire to work with the public. The Office Assistant is expected to be knowledgeable in a variety of recreational activities and have basic typing and computer skills and a pleasant personality in dealing with the public.
Requirements
- Experience in maintaining a professional demeanor while dealing with the public in stressful situations.
- Must be at least 16 yr of age
- Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; of business arithmetic and English; and the ability to type efficiently at a reasonable rate of speed.
- Computer literate
- Ability to get along with others.
- Ability to maintain poise and respond in a respectful manner to the public under pressure situations.
- Maintain a pleasant disposition under difficult conditions in dealing with supervisors, other staff, other departments, and the public.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledgeable in a variety of recreational activities
Responsibilities
- Carry out basic office tasks as assigned by designated staff.
- Be pleasant and helpful to those coming in the office or on the telephone.
- Becomes familiar with all functions and programs currently being offered by the Department. Locations, times, dates, instructors, length of season and age groups.
- Become familiar with office files, forms and computer software the department uses.
- Maintains a good working relationship with staff members and the public.
- Type or enter on the computer, reports, correspondence, and other pertinent material, with accuracy, speed and neatness.
- Act as a receptionist, answering routine requests for information accurately, and directing callers and visitors as necessary.
- Create posters.
- Social media, electric sign, and other advertising
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
