Job Description
Salary: $15.00/hour
# OF VACANCIES: One (1)
ABOUT US: The Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational facilities, programs, events, parks and open spaces. Spring Valley features 135 acres of prairie, woodlands and wetlands, three miles of walking trails and an 1880s living history farm. Our newest amenity is Bisons Bluff Nature Playground, a unique play area custom designed to engage children in active and passive play in a natural setting.
LOCATION: Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road
JOB SUMMARY: Our Spring Valley receptionist team provides the first point of contact for customers calling or visiting the Nature Center and Heritage Farm. The role is responsible for making guests feel welcome and being available to answer questions and provide information about the site, its facilities and programs. Responsibilities include answering phones, handling cash register sales, preparing deposits, processing program registrations, maintaining neatness of interactive displays, refilling inventory in gift sales area, some clerical duties, and covering Heritage Farms Visitor Center as needed. Weekend responsibilities will include opening/closing the Nature Center building.
QUALIFICATIONS: The best applicants will have exemplary customer service skills and genuinely enjoy interacting with the public. Office/clerical and computer experience required, including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to work independently and willingness to adjust to a changing pace of work. Applicants must be 18+ years of age.
SCHEDULING & PAY: This is a year-round, part-time position paying $15.00/hour. Normal schedule is 10-20 hours per week, 2-4 days a week (including weekends and some holidays). Weekday hours are generally 12-6pm with weekends split between morning and afternoon shifts (10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm). Hours will vary seasonally (busy season is April-October).
PERKS & PRIVILEGES: These are PART-TIME LEVEL 3 positions and are eligible for the following:
Free fitness center membership!
Free admission to indoor and outdoor pools!
One free program registration per season for self or family*! (*see definition*)
10% discount on other program registrations
Free paddle boat rental at Volkening Lake!
Free open gym admission! And more!
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** Position will be open until filled. ** Schaumburg Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **
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