Rec Center Front Desk Attendant (Parks & Nature WDP)

Town of Garner•Garner, NC

6d•$0 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department for the Town of Garner is seeking a friendly, motivated team player to support daily operations, programming, and facility rentals at the White Deer Park Nature Center for 5-19 hours per week. The Nature Center has an exhibit hall, classroom, gardens and is located within White Deer Park.

Requirements

Able to safely reposition classroom tables and chairs, including folding and unfolding tables and chairs and moving them to other rooms within the facility.
At least 18 years of age and comfortable working independently and occasionally alone.
Proficiency with operating a multi-line phone system, Microsoft Office (Publisher, Word, Excel), and web-based registration software is required.
Regularly available to work weekends (Friday evenings, Saturdays, and/or Sunday afternoons) in addition to weekday availability.
Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

Background in park/facility management
Background in environmental education

Responsibilities

Serve as point of contact for customer service at the Nature Center
Open/close facility for regular Nature Center hours and rentals
Coordinate Nature Center rental process
Assist visitors and callers with requests for other Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department services (e.g. program registrations, shelter reservations)
Process payments for programs and rentals
Maintain records for visitation, rentals, programming, etc.
Monitor park and Nature Center for the safety and comfort of participants
Assist with care of Nature Center exhibit animals
Help set up classroom for programs and events
Perform other administrative tasks to support programming and facility and park operations
Assist with volunteers as needed
Assist with Town-wide special events and other park programs as needed