Office Assistant - Summer Seasonal

Palomar Christian Conference Center; Palomar Mountain (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Christian Conference Center in Palomar Mountain, CA is seeking an Office Assistant to support the front office and guest services, Gift Shop and Coffee Cart. You will host groups, answer phones, perform data entry, manage cash, stock the Gift Shop, and run the Gift Shop/Coffee Cart at scheduled times while upholding a high standard of customer service.

This role requires Christian faith alignment, strong communication, attention to detail, ability to lift 25 lbs, and basic Microsoft

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ and daily faith.
• Supports the Palomar Christian Conference Center mission and faith statement.
• Able to lead or introduce campers to Jesus Christ as Savior.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and professional appearance.
• Strong interpersonal relations with staff and guests.
• Excellent customer service and organization while managing priorities.
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and stand/walk as required.
• Regular attendance and safe, clean workplace.
• First Aid and CPR certified (training provided).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic data entry skills.
• Accurate money counting and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the front office, host groups, answer phones, data entry, scanning, and related tasks.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Ensure Gift Shop is stocked and clean before opening.
• Open and run Gift Shop/Coffee Cart, operate cash register, and provide accurate change.
• Count and balance cash register and deposits.
• Maintain inventory and notify manager for orders.
• Print T-shirts with screen printing equipment as needed.
• Conduct radio communications to and from the office.
• Ensure guests' care, safety, and wellbeing at all times.
• Overlap into other camp areas as directed; assist with emergencies.
• Maintain regular attendance; uphold a safe workplace.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Data entry

Cash handling

Stamina

MS Office

Education

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

The primary responsibilities of the Office Assistant are to serve as needed in the front office through related tasks to ensure professional communication, service, and demeanor both internally and externally. Responsible for the operation of the Gift Shop and Coffee Cart.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in the front office as needed including hosting groups, answering phones, data entry, scanning, collating, posting door signs, and other tasks as assigned by the Guest Services Manager.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Make sure that Gift Shop is stocked and clean prior to opening.
• Open and run the Gift Shop/Coffee Cart at the scheduled times: work the cash register, make various coffee beverages, and provide accurate change.
• Responsible for counting and balancing cash register and depositing earnings.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and Gift Shop items, notifying the Guest Services Manager of any items that need to be ordered.
• Use screen printing equipment to print T-shirts for the Gift Shop as needed.
• Conduct moderate radio communications to and from the office.
• Responsible for guests' care, safety, and wellbeing ensuring that the guest’s needs are met at all times.
• Overlap into other areas of camp may occur as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist with wildland fire emergencies.
• Keep regular, timely attendance while maintaining a clean, safe, and unobstructed workplace.
• These duties are not exhaustive; with consideration of the job requirements and employee’s skills, this job description may be amended at the discretion of the employee’s immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, exercising personal faith through consistent daily living in accordance to God's Word.
• Understands the mission of Palomar Christian Conference Center and is in agreement with its Statement of Faith, and submits all other goals and desires to that main goal.
• Ensures that she/he could lead or introduce campers to Jesus Christ as Savior.
• Enjoys and relates well with others, exhibiting patience, and a strong Christian witness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills such as are required to maintain positive relations with both staff and guests.
• Excellent customer service skills, presenting a professional appearance, and demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail and organization while managing multiple priorities.
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to handle or grasp, reach with hands and arms, talk.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• First Aid and CPR certified (will provide training).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Basic skills in data entry.
• Able to count money accurately.

Typical Work Schedule

• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Salary Description

$1,392 biweekly before meal & lodging deductions

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required by their immediate supervisor to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.