POSITION: Part-Time Gatehouse Attendant

DEPARTMENT: Parks

WORK SCHEDULE: Weekends

SALARY: $15.50/Hour

STATUS: Open

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATES: Open Until Closed

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as a front-line person in dealing with park patrons answering questions, phone calls, and collecting fees.

Responsibilities

Collect gate entry fees, sell annual gate entry passes

Serve as weekend receptionist by answering telephone and answering patron questions and directing calls to appropriate staff

Distribute park literature and answer questions regarding shelter, park programs, events, hours, fees, etc.,

Qualifications

Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Must have adequate transportation to commute to work

Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations

Ability to operate a POS system

Education/Experience

Cash register experience is preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate cash registers, credit card machines, and telephone

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and sit.