Front Desk Attendant - Recreation

Jackson County, NC; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County, NC is seeking an administrative assistant to provide general support to the department. You will greet visitors, address inquiries and complaints, handle payments, assist with program registrations, and monitor facility usage.

The role includes light equipment cleaning and following county policies. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to work independently, with CPR/First Aid certification preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn job-related software programs.
• Skill in data entry and operating a multi-line telephone system.
• Ability to work independently and to assist employees and the public effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists members and visitors.
• Addresses inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
• Receives money.
• Assists patrons with program registrations.
• Performs related duties and light cleaning of equipment.
• Monitors facility use.

Skills

Data entry

Multi-line phone system

Oral and written communication

Prioritizing and organizing

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

This position provides general administrative and operational support for the department.

• Greets and assists members and visitors.
• Addresses inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
• Receives money.
• Assists patron with program registrations.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Light cleaning of equipment.
• Monitor facility use.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licenses or Certifications

Must possess or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in performing data entry.
• Skill in operating a multi-line telephone system.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist employees.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the department.

Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity

Jackson County recognizes its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or political affiliation. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain, and promote equal opportunity by use of a systematic, consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing all position vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the NC Career Works Office. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or sexual orientation.