The City of Allentown’s Department of Parks & Recreation is currently looking to hire a PT Seasonal Recreational Support Clerk to support the Recreation Bureau.
Rate: $12.00/hr. – $15.00/hr
This (9) month position (mid February – mid November) 30 hours maximum per week position performs a variety of standard and some specialized clerical activities to support the Superintendent of Recreation and the Recreation Bureau. Candidates must be able to utilize excellent communication skills with the public regarding directions and the dissemination of information to the general public in English and Spanish. One (1) to two years of related work experience desirable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate the master schedule for the park system including but not limited to internal and external facility use, special events, fields, courts, pavilions, picnic groves and rental information. Required to speak Spanish to communicate with residents and provide direction for the general public requesting information and translation when necessary.
Maintains an effective filing system for all past and present Recreation Bureau information.
Compiles data for administrative analysis, performing requested research, prepares work sheets and makes computations on materials assembled.
Assists in the preparation of brochures, information packets or other marketing materials as directed.
Greets and screens visitors in a courteous and customer friendly manner.
Type letters, files and maintains day-to-day office functions.
Assists department staff with special projects and conducting research.
Composes general correspondence and completes various reports
Provide quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments.
Performs related work as may be required.
Interested applicants are asked to review the job description and fill out a Seasonal Employment Application available at www.allentownrecreaton.com or http://www.allentownpa.gov/ or visit the Dept. of Parks and Recreation 3000 Parkway Blvd Allentown PA 18104.
