SEASONAL ASSISTANT

Why Work for the City of Balch Springs?

The City of Balch Springs is a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community that thrives on its rich history, commitment to progress, and dedication to fostering a positive work environment. As a city, we focus on enhancing the quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors.

We are a forward-thinking organization that embraces innovation and strives for excellence in every department. With our clear vision to inspire growth and community pride, the City of Balch Springs is an excellent place to build a rewarding career. Whether you’re passionate about public safety, economic development, or community engagement, we offer diverse opportunities that allow you to make a meaningful impact.

As an employee of the City of Balch Springs, you’ll be part of a supportive team where professional development is encouraged, and collaboration is valued. We believe in providing employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, ensuring a positive work-life balance and fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and open communication.

Employee Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive Salary: We offer competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Retirement Plans: Access to Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Paid Leave: Generous paid time off, including vacation (15 days for 1st year), sick leave, and holidays (11 plus 2 floating.)
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement within the city.
• Employee Recognition: We value and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our employees.

Our core values of integrity, respect and transparency guide our everyday work, and we actively support our employees’ professional growth. Join our team and help shape the future of a city that’s committed to creating a thriving environment for all.

Job Summary: 

The Seasonal Assistant position provides support for services and activities of the SPARTE Community department. This includes services and activities that occur at the City’s recreation center and senior center. Monitoring and delivering adult and youth programs is essential to this role and includes ensuring that sport facilities are appropriately managed. 

Minimum Job Requirements: 

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. A valid driver’s license. 

 Essential Job Functions:

• Provide exceptional customer service and perform clerical duties such as serving as a receptionist.
• Assist citizens with activities at assigned City facilities, parks and community centers to include preparing facilities and providing additional information on reservations of parks and city facilities as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 Knowledge of:

• Customer Service principles and practices.
• City general policies and procedures.

 Skills in:

• Exceptional external and internal customer service. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication to engage with all stakeholders. 
• Planning work, time, and resources.
• Mulit-tasking in an environment with multiple interruptions. 
• Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment with low to moderate noise level. May work in outside settings.   Subject to sitting for an extended period of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting and putting away such items as records and office supplies of moderate weight of up to 75 pounds.  Working with a wide variety of people, experiencing different levels of emotions

E.E.O.C.  The City of Balch Springs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.