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Seasonal (year-round) Recreation Office Assistant

@ City of Manitowoc
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Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
$12-$14/hrOnsiteSeasonal
Responsibilities:Office tasks, Reception duties
Requirements Summary:Secretarial duties, typing, basic computer skills, and customer service in public settings.
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Job Description

About the Department

This individual must possess a variety of secretarial skills needed for the efficient operation of a department office.  The position requires an individual capable of exercising individual judgment in dealing with the public, ability for carrying out prescribed procedures in accordance with general instructions, patience, understanding, a positive attitude, and a real desire to work with the public. The Office Assistant is expected to be knowledgeable in a variety of recreational activities and have basic typing and computer skills and a pleasant personality in dealing with the public.

Position Duties

  • Carry out basic office tasks as assigned by designated staff.
  • Be pleasant and helpful to those coming in the office or on the telephone.
  • Becomes familiar with all functions and programs currently being offered by the Department.  Locations, times, dates, instructors, length of season and age groups.
  • Become familiar with office files, forms and computer software the department uses.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with staff members and the public.
  • Type or enter on the computer, reports, correspondence, and other pertinent material, with accuracy, speed and neatness.
  • Act as a receptionist, answering routine requests for information accurately, and directing callers and visitors as necessary.
  • Create posters.
  • Social media, electric sign, and other advertising

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  No minimum education requirement
Experience: Experience in maintaining a professional demeanor while dealing with the public in stressful situations.
Certifications/Licenses: None
Other Requirements: Must be at least 16 yr of age

Other Qualifications

This position must possess good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; of business arithmetic and English; and the ability to type efficiently at a reasonable rate of speed.  This position must be computer literate; and possess the ability to get along with others.
This position must also possess the ability to maintain poise and respond in a respectful manner to the public under pressure situations. Maintain a pleasant disposition under difficult conditions in dealing with supervisors, other staff, other departments, and the public.