Parks and Recreation Aide 2 (Receptionist) Saratoga Spa State Park

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors in a friendly and outgoing manner.
• Communicate with patrons over the phone and in person about the park and partners in the park.
• Provide directions and information to the public as needed.
• Conduct the sale of park merchandise at our gift shop.
• Communicate with staff when guests arrive.
• Be aware of the meeting schedule and help prepare rooms for meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean greeters desk.
• Ensure all stationary is up to date and stocked.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with concert parking and fee collection duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as with others.
• Ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
• Capable of doing basic math such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Possessing a valid driver’s license is encouraged but not required.

Benefits

• Option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System.
• Eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage.
• Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements have been met.

For more information, please visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx