Daycare Front Desk Specialist 26-27

Mt. Hood Meadows; Oregon; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski pass for employees

Housing resources

Discounts on rentals

Daycare for dependents (ERDC)

Employee transportation

Team wellness programs

Seasonal job connections

Employee appreciation events

Employee store invites

Pro deals

Free lessons & group rates

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Daycare Front Desk Specialist to welcome families and manage daycare operations. You will handle reservations, payments, and communications with parents while keeping records organized and supporting teachers with daily tasks.

This seasonal position blends administrative work with hands-on childcare support in a dynamic guest environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, tech-friendly, and able to adapt to changing seasonal scheduling as part of a welcoming

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Passion for working with children.
• Able to effectively communicate with parents, children, and co-workers.
• Comfortable with seasonal scheduling dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservations and payments for daycare services.
• Communicate with parents by phone, email, and in person.
• Keep paperwork and records organized.
• Support daycare teachers and aides with daily tasks.
• Assist in classroom activities, meal prep, kitchen cleanup and laundry.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail oriented

Tech-friendly

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

RTP

Job description

Position Overview

Do you enjoy working with families, staying organized, and creating a welcoming experience for guests? Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Daycare Front Desk Specialist to help keep our daycare operations running smoothly while providing friendly, helpful service to parents and families.

In this role, you'll manage reservations and payments, communicate with parents by phone, email, and in person, and keep paperwork and records organized. You'll serve as a key point of contact for families while supporting our daycare teachers and aides with daily tasks, including classroom assistance, meal preparation, kitchen cleanup, and laundry. Whether you're helping a parent with a reservation or lending a hand to the daycare team, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment for our youngest guests.

This is a dynamic seasonal position perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable with technology, and enjoys balancing administrative responsibilities with hands-on teamwork. If you're passionate about helping families, thrive in a dynamic seasonal environment, and want to contribute to a positive experience for children and parents alike,

This is a part- or full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications& Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Passion for working with children
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, children, and co-workers
• Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics and scheduling needs of a seasonal business.
• Experience with RTP, Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workplace. This role requires taking payments in person and over the phone, maintaining spreadsheets, and checking paperwork as received by parents and staff

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Meet the initial (see OAR 414-305-0370) and annual training (see OAR 414-305-0380) requirements and have attained the training required for the position attained.
• Preference will be given to someone who meets teaching requirements as outlined by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.
• Bilingual with ability to speak and/or teach secondary language (preferred)
• Current Infant, Child CPR and First Aid certification and Food Handlers certification
• Current member of the Criminal Background Registry

Compensation:

• Wage:$17.94-24.66 per hour

Perks:

• Local Housing Resources.Subject to Eligibility
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
• Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel