What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visitor Center Operator position at Fairfax County Park Authority?
Title: Visitor Center Operator
Salary: $12-15/hour depending on experience
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA 22066
Hours: This is a temporary seasonal position May-September and may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Saturday, Sundays and one weekday. Monday holidays. 18-25 hours per week. Other opportunities for hours may be available.
About Riverbend Park: Spend a summer on the river! Riverbend Park is FCPA’s only staffed riverfront park. Benefits of working here include a community of supportive staff and opportunities to participate in outdoor activities including fishing, kayaking, canoeing and hiking. Play your part by working in and preserving this beautiful park!
Job Duties: Responsible for operating the front desk of park’s visitor center. This position is the first contact for our diverse park visitors. Welcome visitors and provide information about Riverbend Park’s natural resources and services. Responsibilities include daily opening and closing procedures, accurate cash handling skills, inventory stocking and display, and customer service. Position uses a POS system and other computer programs to view bookings, schedules and processing reservations and payments. Will use a phone, email and other communication devices during operating hours. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player with excellent customer service skills who enjoys learning about the environment and assisting children, families and other park visitors.
Requirements:
- Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to high school graduation or a G.E.D. issued by a state Department of Education.
- Must be eligible to work in Virginia, possess a Social Security card, and have access to reliable transportation.
- Good communication skills and a friendly attitude are a must, as well as the ability to operate a computerized point of sale cash machine and accurately perform routine cash handling procedures.
- Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities while remaining calm and visitor oriented.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.
- The appointee to this position must submit to a criminal background check, and child protective services registry check and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: One location
Salary : $12 - $15