Patuxent River Park - Administrative Assistant - Seasonal

Description

Patuxent River Park, located in Upper Marlboro, MD, is seeking a Part-time Seasonal Administrative Assistantbased out of the Visitors' Center. This position will assist with customer services including communicating general park information to the public and processing various permits, rentals, and merchandise sales.

This position will work up to 24 hour per week including one weekend day.

This position pays at a rate of $16.00 per hour.

Examples of Important Duties

• Provide excellent customer service including: greeting visitors, answering phones, issuing permits, and completing pavilion, campsite, and canoe/kayak rentals.

• Perform administrative tasks: complete point of sale transactions; collect payment from rentals, permits, educational programs, donations, etc.; prepare daily revenue reports; compile data for various reports; maintain display of marketing materials (brochures, pamphlets, etc.); and open, operate, and close Visitors Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers, point of sale systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• One year experience in customer service, retail management, or related field.

• Experience in park and recreation or related field is a plus.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Able to communicate clearly, effectively, and comfortably in written and spoken work with staff and visitors.

• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Possess valid driver's license.

• Canoe/kayaking/=camping experience preferred

• Passion for the outdoors.

Supplemental Information

A criminal background check will be completed prior to hire.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits are not provided; however, this position accrues paid sick leave up to 40 hours per year.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.