(Part-Time) Receptionist

Huron-Clinton Metroparks•Shelby Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Park Operations Supervisor, receptionist will perform varying receptionist and secretarial assignments. Typical duties will include greeting and receiving visitors, operating the telephone system switchboard to relay incoming and internal calls to the proper stations, taking messages and providing information to callers, processes incoming/out-going mail, selling permits, performing a variety of routine and complex technical and administrative tasks. This role also uses various radio systems to dispatch police and maintenance units to handle tasks and/or emergencies within the park. The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned. Performs routine & complex clerical duties, including greeting and assisting park visitors, answering questions, selling permits, etc. Reservations/registrations for picnics and facility rentals. Processes incoming/out-going mail. May assist in preparation of payroll & preparation of financial documents & reports. Processes paperwork including, but not limited to, data entry in preparation of requisitions, transfers, registrations, etc. Performs cash handling/operations duties as required. Answers telephone and/or operates park switchboard and radio dispatch.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to operate listed tools and equipment
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, filing, and record management
Working knowledge and/or skill in a variety of computer software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and database software
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
May be required to work assigned Special Events, Weekends, Evenings and Holidays
May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs
Ability to perform essential duties
Ability to load, unload and move materials from one location to another

Nice To Haves

Experience in public administration, business management or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Perform varying receptionist and secretarial assignments
Greet and receive visitors
Operate the telephone system switchboard to relay incoming and internal calls to the proper stations
Take messages and provide information to callers
Process incoming/out-going mail
Sell permits
Perform a variety of routine and complex technical and administrative tasks
Use various radio systems to dispatch police and maintenance units to handle tasks and/or emergencies within the park
Perform routine & complex clerical duties, including greeting and assisting park visitors, answering questions, selling permits, etc.
Handle reservations/registrations for picnics and facility rentals
Process incoming/out-going mail
Assist in preparation of payroll & preparation of financial documents & reports
Process paperwork including, but not limited to, data entry in preparation of requisitions, transfers, registrations, etc.
Perform cash handling/operations duties as required
Answer telephone and/or operate park switchboard and radio dispatch