Front Desk Receptionist

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

Job summary

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking an administrative support specialist to provide friendly, professional customer service at the Parks, Recreation and Events division. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, answer questions, and help guide programs and registrations.

The position involves managing phone calls, handling cash receipts, processing forms, assisting with scheduling, and performing general office tasks using Outlook, Word, Excel and Google Docs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of administrative or related experience.
• Flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and handle phone calls, directing inquiries.
• Manage registrations, fees, cash receipts, and mail.
• Oversee facility access during after-hours and weekends.
• Provide scheduling support and operate Outlook, Word, Excel, and Google Docs.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Customer service

Scheduling

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

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

We are seeking a dedicated individual to handle essential administrative tasks and provide excellent customer service. Work assignments may consist of:

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?

A Career with Purpose

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

The position will remain open until filled. 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.