What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nature Center Front Desk Receptionist position at Joliet Park District?
Under the supervision of the Nature Center Manager, the Receptionist performs general reception, clerical, and customer service duties.
Hours: Must be available to work Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The examples of duties below are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Greet each member of the public entering the Nature Center.
- Inform the public about upcoming Nature Center programs.
- Answer phone and take messages for staff.
- Schedule field trips.
- Schedule facility rentals.
- Keep calendar up to date.
- Register clients for Park District programs.
- Perform clerical duties as assigned by Nature Center Manager.
- Take inventory of and stock Nature Center resale items.
- Clean and maintain reception area.
- Conduct some animal maintenance (mostly on weekends).
- Run occasional errands for Nature Center-related events.
- Maintain a change fund.
- Run daily reports to be turned in with deposits.
- Order supplies when requested.
- Must attend Nature Center meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
- Able to multi-task and still maintain a professional demeanor
- Must hold current CPR/First Aid Certifications
- Spanish speaker is a plus
- Must be able to pass background check.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; bend; kneel; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; taste and smell; and carry materials. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
