State Parks - Seven Bends State Park - Office Assistant - Open Until Filled

Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. Seven Bends State Park is accepting applications for an Office Assistant position.

About the role

Self-motivated and outgoing individual needed to assist management with park administrative functions. This position serves as the first point of contact for in-person and over-the-phone inquiries, provides office support services and coverage at the park office and gift shop.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer requests in-person, by phone, and email
• Reconcile revenue for cash registers; prepare cash and credit revenue deposits
• Enter revenue data into respective software
• Maintain accurate and neat filing and storage; manage park records
• Conduct inventory counts
• Procure goods and services; process invoices for payment
• Track budgets in assigned areas, revenue and expenditure reporting; reconcile financial data
• Process and handle customer purchases through the park’s mobile gift shop and phone sales
• Perform general office administration duties as assigned
• Ensure workspace, front desk, and other customer contact areas are neat and clean
• Serve as support staff for park leadership

Required to work weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office or similar office applications
• Proficient in operating point of sale systems and cash management
• Ability to work well with other staff, volunteers, and park guests both independently and as a team member

Qualifications

Prior experience in customer service, park setting, or related field is preferred, but not required.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Benefits

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks
• Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people
• Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
• Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights (all reservations require a two-night minimum)
• Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount

Note: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for healthcare, leave, retirement, or life insurance benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

Additional Considerations

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check
• Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form; DCR participates in E-Verify
• A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Parks Service experience are encouraged to apply.