Part-Time Recreation Assistant

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY OF UNALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, CULTURE & RECREATION

Open Date: 7/19/2019
Close Date: 8/5/2019

Position:     PART-TIME RECREATION ASSISTANT
Wage: [union position, hiring range Step 1-3]     $19.87 - $21.08 / Hourly

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Part-time Recreation Assistant.  Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,500 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under direct supervision of the Recreation Manager, this position provides routine clerical, secretarial and administrative work in answering phones, receiving the public, providing customer assistance, cashiering, data processing and some bookkeeping.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate job history that includes the following:
Working knowledge of computers and data base software and general office equipment.
Knowledge and ability to work and follow office practices and procedures.
Ensure security by opening and closing the building and safety of persons in the building.
Process paperwork from memberships to program registrations.
Some knowledge of accounting principles, receipt payments and posts monies in appropriat
accounts. 
Ability to perform cashier duties accurately.
Ability to multitask and use a central telephone system, route calls and or provide information as required.
Ability to courteously meet and deal with the public and refers to the appropriate person when necessary.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned such as aid recreation staff with set up and break down, assist on supply and mail runs, office orders and clean up.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six (6) months experience working with the public required.
Specialized course work in general office practices and/or one (1) year professional office experience in a public sector environment preferred.

LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Required to have, or be able to obtain, an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.
Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing i.e. Criminal background and History and future periodic random drug testing.
Will be required to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED Certifications once hired.
Must be eligible to work in the US; requirements by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9)
Able to work non-traditional hours and/or on weekends.

BENEFITS:
Travel allowance $1,000 every year on your date of hire.
20 hours of Floating Holiday per year plus holiday pay.
Paid time off starting at 4 hours per pay period.

TO APPLY: Must submit a City of Unalaska Application. Form can be found online at the City of Unalaska, Alaska website www.ci.unalaska.ak.us [Job Openings / Employment Application Forms Link]. Return completed forms to City of Unalaska by email at [email protected] or by fax at 907-581-4469 or by delivery at City Hall Administration Department.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni to apply