Conservation Part-Time Receptionist

Summary

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

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 with Gift 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 

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses