Salary: $17.15 - $19.00 Hourly Location : Seneca Creek State Park, MD Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: FY2025-00938 Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture Division: Winter Lights (1430) Opening Date: 09/03/2024 FLSA: Non-Exempt Description The , Cultural Events & Services Division, is looking for experienced cashiers to join our seasonal holiday team in the operations office of the in Seneca Creek State Park. The position is part-time and seasonal, with evening shifts available every night of the week from mid-November through December 2024. Availability to work holidays is required. You must be willing and able to work at least 10 shifts in the five-week operation. On our team, you will work an average of 10 to 20 hours per week and be part of a positive, responsible, and customer oriented group of people who like to make the work environment fun! Starting hourly rate will be within the range and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. Job FunctionsWhat you will do with us:
- Receive and process payments; handle intake of money for admissions, passes, group reservations, and other activities.
- Prepare bank deposits and related reports.
- Receive and greet visitors; notify appropriate staff of visitor issues or complaints.
- Respond to routine inquiries and requests for information from visitors; provide general information regarding the Festival.
- Ensure office equipment is functioning properly; report problems to supervisor.
- Perform a variety of office assistance tasks when requested.
- Assist in light cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, and disposing of office trash).
- Perform work outdoors in cold temperatures and various weather conditions
- Occasionally travel to other locations to attend meetings, training, etc.
- Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.
Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please to view the full classification description for the Cashier position. QualificationsWhat you will need to be considered:
- Minimum of two years of responsible experience in guest services or equivalent.
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Availability to work weekends, especially around the holidays.
- Previous experience with data processing, cash management, point of sale cash management, and/or public service.
- General knowledge of standard cashiering policies and procedures.
- General knowledge of business math and the ability to operate a cash register and a calculator.
- General knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Skill in interacting with a wide range of customers of diverse ages and backgrounds.
- Physical ability to perform the required job duties; must be able to sit for extended periods (up to 5 hours), stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach, sometimes in cold or inclement weather.
- Be able to see, hear, and speak clearly and understand, carry out, and provide verbal instructions or directions, in person and by radio.
- Ability to interact professionally, diplomatically, courteously, and cooperatively with customers and other staff of diverse ages and backgrounds.
- Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Additional Information Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
- A complete online application
- Current resume (attached to the online application)
You must fill out the application completely; resume and other supporting materials will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. This is a continuous recruitment; review of applications will begin immediately. Prompt application is highly encouraged. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made. Successful candidates will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing. For more information about the position, contact Cultural Events & Services Program Supervisor Kathleen Benson at or 240.###.####. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at or 301.###.####. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 6 months. Benefits are not available with this position. 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information ( see resume is not acceptable) may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?
02 Indicate the highest level of education obtained as of October 1, 2024.
- Current High School Student
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College (No Degree)
- College Degree
- Other
03 Do you have at least 2 years of responsible work experience in guest services or equivalent?
04 Do you have previous work experience with data processing, cash management, point of sale cash management system, and/or public service?
05 How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
- City of Gaithersburg Website
- Job Interest Card Notification
- Indeed
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Other Website
- Social Media
- Friend or Relative
- I am currently a City employee
- Other
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