Salary: $13.00 Hourly
Location : Garner, NC
Job Type: Supplemental
Job Number: 2023-00059
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources
Division: Recreation and Athletics
Opening Date: 09/08/2023
Description
The Garner Senior Center is seeking a friendly, energetic, and motivated individual to support administrative and operational activities for 6-15 hours per week.
From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, the Garner Senior Center offers programs for active seniors (55 years and older). After 5:00 PM, programs for adults (16 years and older) are provided. The Garner Senior Center is used on weekends for classes, group functions, community rentals, and other activities. An average of 200 participants visit the Garner Senior Center daily.
Examples of Duties
Greet participants and tour new participants
Answer and direct phone calls
Set up classrooms
Assist visitors with registration for all Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department programs, park shelter and ball field reservations, facility rentals, etc.
Process payments for programs and rentals using RecDesk management system
Perform other administrative tasks to support full-time staff, including room reservations
Multi-task and reprioritize frequently
Operate A/V equipment (training provided)
Follow building closing procedures at the end of shift
Monitor supplies and the facility for the safety and comfort of participants
Assist evening class instructors with participant registration as needed
Assist with Town-wide special events (approximately 2-3 times per year)
Clean tables and surfaces between classes
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and comfortable working independently and occasionally alone.
Applicants must be able to safely set up and reposition classroom tables and chairs, including folding and unfolding tables and chairs and moving them to other rooms within the facility.
Applicants must be able to safely lift 25 lbs.
Proficiency with operating a multi-line phone system, Microsoft Office (Publisher, Word, Excel), and web-based registration software is required.
Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire is required.
Must attend monthly staff meetings
Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in the field of Parks and Recreation or specific experience working with active older adults.
Preference will be given to applicants that are available to work two afternoons per week and Saturdays.
Additional Information
A monthly staffing schedule will be completed by the supervisor in advance.
Employees may request to be scheduled for more frequent weekend shifts if they are available.
This position is open until filled and may close at any time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Part-time positions requiring less than 1000 hours per year and Temporary or Seasonal positions are eligible for free membership to the Local Government Federal Credit Union and other benefits required by law. All employees are eligible to participate in the North Carolina 457b supplemental retirement plan.
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Are you at least 18 years old?
- Yes
- No
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Are you proficient at using Microsoft Office, specifically Publisher, Word, and Excel?
- Yes
- No
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Are you able to safely set up and reposition classroom tables and chairs, including folding and unfolding tables and chairs and moving them to other rooms within a building?
- Yes
- No
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Can you safely lift 25 lbs.?
- Yes
- No
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Are you currently certified to perform CPR? If yes, details should be included in the certificates and licenses section of your application.
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience working in parks and recreation? If yes, details should be included in the work experience section of your application.
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience working with active older adults? If yes, details should be included in the work experience section of your application.
- Yes
- No
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If hired, would you be available to work weekdays from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM?
- Yes
- No
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If hired, would you be available to work weekdays from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM?
- Yes
- No
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If hired, would you be available to work Saturdays for facility rentals?
- Yes
- No
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If hired, would you be available to work occasional Sundays for facility rentals?
- Yes
- No
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