Job Description
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and looking for a dynamic opportunity? Join us as an Office Support Assistant I at Salato Wildlife Education Center with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR). In this 9-month full-time seasonal position, you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional visitor services, all while sharing your enthusiasm for KDFWR's vital role in the management and conservation of fish and wildlife.
Responsibilities:
Assist at a busy information desk, offering support and information to visitors.
Operate a point-of-sale system for admissions, memberships, licenses, and merchandise.
Handle cash transactions, manage cash drawers, and prepare daily cash transmittals and receipts.
Answer and direct telephone and email inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
Assist with field trip bookings and rentals.
Conduct general maintenance of exhibits, grounds, and hiking trails using basic tools.
Perform some outdoor work, ensuring the overall upkeep of the facility.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Work 37.50 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from March through November.
Comfortable handling cash transactions and communicating with the public in person, over the phone, and in writing.
Proficient in computer usage and familiar with basic office tools and small hand tools (e.g., leaf blowers, weed eaters, shovels, etc.).
Ability to perform tasks in both indoor and outdoor settings, including running, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting heavy objects.
Obtain certification in CPR/First Aid and be prepared to respond to emergencies.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Compensation
$14.00/hr.
How to Apply
If you're ready to contribute to the mission of KDFWR and make a positive impact on wildlife conservation, email your resume and cover letter to jules.foster@ky.gov. Please refrain from making phone calls.
More Information
Learn more about Salato at fw.ky.gov.