CLARK COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Part-Time Employment

For the position of: Recreation Assistant, Office Assistant

Location: Clark County Wetlands Park
7050 E Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 455-7522 Phone / (702) 455-8747 Fax
www.ccwetlandspark.com
SALARY
$13-16 Hourly DOE

Opening Date: March 3
Closing Date: Until filled

About the Position:
Clark County Wetlands Park is looking for a qualified candidate to assist with administrative processes for general Park operations, including preparing purchasing requests and some retail. This job also involves office support and facility management.

Job Description:

• Coordinate the purchasing process from obtaining quotes, to generating purchase requests, to receiving and processing orders
• Assist with preparing annual budget preparations and monthly budget reports
• Assist with the operations and management of daily operations at Wetlands Park
• Assist with scheduling and executing facility rentals
• Assist with file organizing, archives, and general office organization projects
• Assist with generating and following up on building work orders
• Perform opening and closing procedures at the Nature Center
• Greet visitors, demonstrate customer service proficiencies, and promote responsible recreation throughout the Park
• Assist with operations and management of the Park’s retail operation (when reopened), including money handling, inventory, troubleshooting, and daily reconciliation.
• Assist staff with ongoing projects, special events, and other public programming

This position will be primarily responsible for administrative support tasks. Other responsibilities include:

• Having computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel
• Having a passion for interacting with Clark County Wetlands Park visitors and volunteers, including a comfort working with visitors of all ages and abilities
• Ensuring the preservation of park resources and the safety and quality of experience for Park visitor
• Answering visitor questions, and/or refer visitors to appropriate sources of information
• Following all Clark County Department of Parks & Recreation policies and procedures
• Being comfortable handling money
• Representing the Wetlands Park in a positive manner to the community

Part-time employment will not lead to permanent employment. Part-time hourly employees are used to fill positions normally less than twenty (20) hours per week. Part-time employees do not receive benefits.

Number of Vacancies: 1 (one)

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience: Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, have experience with office and administrative tasks, and have a valid Nevada driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications: Accounting, budgeting, cash handling, organizing. Experience with SAP a plus.

Characteristics and Qualifications
Applicants should have excellent organizational skills, be enthusiastic, willing to learn, and willing to lead others by utilizing best practices in customer service. Also:

• SAP experience helpful
• Be able to solve problems and think critically, both alone and in a team
• Be able to use Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Be able to interact with the public, including homeless, those violating Park rules, and others
• Excellent customer service skills in a recreation setting
• Attention to detail

Working Conditions: This position is primarily on weekdays, with occasional weekend, holiday, or evening. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and be able to safely operate a golf cart and various other tools and equipment.

Background Investigations: Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

Application Process:
Applications can be picked up at any Parks & Recreation facility or can be downloaded at the link in this posting.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person