Part-Time Receptionist

My County Parks; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Woodbury County is seeking a part-time receptionist for the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center. The role averages 24 hours per week, with duties including greeting visitors, answering phones, managing rentals, and supporting education programs.

The position requires weekend, weekday, and evening availability, plus basic office skills, CPR/First Aid training, and a valid driver’s license. The County emphasizes safe practices and excellent public service.

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends, weekdays, evenings and some holidays as needed.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and ability to operate PC, printer, A-V equipment, cash register and card machine.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with others.
• Ability to communicate orally to groups and individuals in various settings.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• CPR training and basic first aid within a required time frame.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet visitors at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.
• Oversee Nature Center opening/closing and rentals, including room use and setup.
• Staff the reception desk and assist with program support and information services.
• Assist with exhibit areas, animal care, and volunteer oversight as needed.
• Provide tours, brochures, posters, and display support for events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Office procedures

Cash handling

CPR training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

A-V equipment

Printer

Computer

Job description

Salary $19.25 Hourly; plus part-time benefits to include paid sick, holiday & vacation

Deadline

Deadline 11/17/2026

Description

Woodbury County Part-Time Receptionist

This regular, part-time employee at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center averages 24 hours per week. Under general supervision, answers phones, receives guests, oversees Nature Center opening and closing; oversees Nature Center rentals and works weekends, weekdays, evenings as needed; assists Education Programs Director in various aspects of environmental education support. This position is supervised by the County Conservation Education Programs Director.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Work approximately every third weekend shift at the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center (to be scheduled on a rotational basis with other employees)
• Work evening rentals and shifts (to be scheduled on a rotational basis with other employees)
• Staff reception desk at Dorothy Nature Center to greet visitors, answer phones, disseminate information, check out equipment, and serve as an ambassador of Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Woodbury County Conservation Board and Parks.
• Oversee and monitor exhibit area
• Oversee and monitor volunteers as needed
• Assist with animal care: feeding, watering and maintenance of live animal aquaria
• Assist with public information brochures, posters, exhibit kiosks & temporary displays
• Assume responsibility for completing daily tasks including spot cleaning/sanitizing of exhibits, entry area, restrooms, and classroom tables and chairs
• Take room reservations and oversee rentals and room use; including table and chairs set-up
• Assist with program support and general administrative support
• Assist with online cabin and campsite reservations and rental questions
• Provide informal tours of the Nature Center
• Collaborate with Education Program Department staff to support all program promotion including special events
• Assist withgift shop inventory, orders, and displays
• Regularly monitor restrooms and public areas in facility
• Monitor parking lot and grounds/trail use activities within viewing distance of Nature Center
• Attendance is required

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as directed or as the situation dictates

Minimum Education and Experience Required to Performing Essential Functions:

• Ability to work weekends, weekdays, evenings and some holidays as needed.
• Knowledge of general office procedures includes ability to operate personal computers, printer, keyboard, A-V equipment, cash register, credit card machine, etc., as well as maintain good record keeping skills
• Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with others
• Ability to communicate orally and effectively to groups and individuals in both formal and informal situations
• Knowledge of purposes, objectives and organization of the Conservation Department
• Ability to get to and from job site in all types of weather
• High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must have or obtain CPR training and basic first aid within a time frame established by the Woodbury County Conservation Board
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Physical Demands

Typical office environment involving sitting, walking, occasional bending, lifting, and carrying paper and related light objects generally weighing 35 pounds or less and negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Horizontal and vertical reaching motion is required. Aptitudes required are those typically associated with clerical operations including clerical, numerical, and forms perceptions, clarity of vision 20" or less to view computer screens and for preparing and analyzing written data and to determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surrounds and activities, legal documents, and property descriptions cards; eye/hand/foot coordination, hand and finger dexterity, motor coordination, grasping and repetitive motions, hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and conversation skills for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word in clearly spoken English.

Other

Applicants for employment must successfully pass background checks, physical exam and drug screening prior to employment.

Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

Contact the Woodbury County Human Resources Dept, Room 701 for further information.

Deadline: 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.