What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visitor Services Cashiers - NW Trek Wildlife Park position at Metro Parks Tacoma?
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $16.28 per hour
Work where you play!
Join our team at Metro Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We Are
Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70 parks, 80 miles of trails, 1,000 acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
NORTHWEST TREK WILDLIFE PARK
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a facility of Metro Parks Tacoma, an independent government agency creating healthy opportunities to play, learn and grow since 1907. A five-member Board of Park Commissioners governs Metro Parks Tacoma and is the policy determining body for the park district.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is dedicated to conservation, education and recreation by displaying, interpreting and researching native Northwest wildlife and natural habitats. We are nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), which ensures rigorously high standards of animal welfare, veterinary care, conservation, education and more.
POSITION INFORMATION
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties related to the maintenance and operation activities of the cashier's assigned location.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
Meet the public as courteously and graciously as possible.
Operate a cash register in assigned area.
Collect money and make accurate change.
Complete financial paperwork as required for assigned area
Help guests with and sell General Admission tickets, Premier Tours, and Memberships.
Assist in maintaining an organized and clean admission area, including sanitizing guest areas.
Handle stroller/wheelchair rental transactions.
Perform daily opening and closing procedures as required
Act as an information center for the assigned location.
Handle multiple and accurate cash transactions; keep the daily cash records.
Perform related duties as assigned.
HOURS:
Up to 29 hours per week, hours and days per week may vary.
ENVIRONMENT:
Standard office work environment.
Working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Constant interruptions.
Occasional emergency medical situations.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a cash register.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Walking.
Kneeling or crouching.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Sight to read and prepare record and reports.
Lifting up to 30 pounds.
METRO PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
MPT employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
MPT is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource (253) 305-1089 or HR@tacomaparks.com.
Employment is subject to a national background check.
This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.
Salary : $16 - $19
