Front Desk Receptionist

City-of-Fredericksbur; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Fredericksburg is seeking a friendly Front Desk Receptionist for the Parks, Recreation and Events department. This part-time, seasonal role supports visitor inquiries, registrations, and general office tasks at the city facility.

The position features an hourly starting rate of $18, with flexible evening and weekend hours to serve the community. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Google Docs is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of administrative tasks or equivalent experience.
• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage phone inquiries, directing to proper staff.
• Handle registration fees, cash receipts, mail distribution and postage.
• Oversee facility opening/closing during rentals; ensure safety in evening/weekend shifts.
• Operate office equipment and assist in scheduling staff appointments using standard software.

Skills

Visitor management

Cash handling

Scheduling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Front Desk Receptionist

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Be the Friendly Face of Parks, Recreation and Events!

Starting Hourly Rate: $18/hour

Part-Time | Seasonal

Essential Work Serving Your Community!

What You’ll Do

• Visitor and Communication Management: Manage phone calls and greet visitors, providing information or directing inquiries to the right personnel, serving as the initial point of contact for building visitors.
• Financial and Administrative Duties: Manage registration fees and program forms, handle cash receipts and maintain cash drawers. Also, sort and distribute incoming mail and ensure outgoing mail has correct postage.
• Facility Oversight: Manage the facility's opening and closing during after-hours rentals and regular workweek, while ensuring the safety of the facility and visitors during evening and weekend shifts.
• Office and Scheduling Support: Operate office equipment efficiently, maintain a tidy workspace, and assist in scheduling staff appointments and meetings. Utilize software like Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs, and perform additional duties as needed, with availability for night and weekend work.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact every day.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience in administrative tasks or equivalent education/experience.
• Flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends.

BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values

Completed City Employment Applications should be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026.

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The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.