What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Center Desk Clerk position at City of Ames, IA?
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
General Information
The City of Ames Parks & Recreation Department has an exciting opportunity for a Community Center Desk Clerk to provide support to the City of Ames Community Center. Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work 10-15 hours per week, evenings and weekends.
Desk Clerks are directly accountable to the Auditorium/Bandshell/Community Center Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.
Examples of Essential Job Functions
- Receives payments and balance cash drawers.
- Completes data entry and general clerical duties.
- Performs opening/closing procedures.
- Supervises open gym activities.
- Sets up equipment as needed or required.
- Ensures a safe environment minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors.
- Fills in for full-time staff members during times such as vacations, department meetings, department or city functions, and holidays that the Community Center is open to the public.
Qualifications
Age Requirement:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Skill in cash handling and computer skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a friendly manner to customers.
- Ability to be self-motivated with a positive attitude.
- Ability to answer and assist customers on the phone or direct them to the correct party.
- Ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.
- Ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance (staff shirt, khaki pants and closed-toe shoes) at all times while on site.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.
Supplemental Information
Selection Process:
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.
E-Verify Process:
The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.
NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.
The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.
