The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is a leading environmental education provider for the
Philadelphia region. Founded in 1965, the Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education
centers in the country, with 340 acres of fields, forests, ponds, and streams in northwest Philadelphia.

We are seeking a Saturday Receptionist to staff our front-desk and gift shop. This role is the “face” of our
organization and the first point of contact for visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors to the Schuylkill Center’s main building on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Open and close the building, oversee cash register transactions, restock inventory as needed, reconcile

Expected Competencies:

• Two to five years experience in a similar nonprofit and/or office environment
• Strong verbal communications skills and ability to provide excellent customer service to visitors and

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• A passion for nature and the environment, plus courtesy, trustworthiness, precision, care, and a high

• Excellent references
• College degree preferred
• Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as needed

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office
equipment, including a PC, file cabinets, and copier/printer. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate to low.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Other: Employment is contingent on the successful completion of the Pennsylvania child abuse clearance and
criminal background check. As of September 2021, all hires are required to provide proof of Covid-19

vaccination and booster and, as of October 2022, a second Covid-19 booster is required. The Center is
currently requiring masks to be worn in the public areas of the Visitor Center.

This is a part-time hourly position with no associated benefits and reports to the Office Manager. This position
earns fourteen dollars per hour ($14.00).

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please send a resume and cover
letter to Blaine Elliott, Office Manager, at blaine@schuylkillcenter.org.