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Front Desk Receptionist

CITY OF SALINE
Saline, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026

SUMMARY           

Performs clerical, general office and customer service duties in a busy reception area.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS  

  • None

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

DRIVING

  • Valid Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE

 REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGEESSENTIALIMPORTANT
Computer and keyboarding skillsR 
Effective communication skillsR 
Knowledge of Parks and Recreation Department rules and policies  R

 

REQUIRED ABILITIES

 REQUIREMENTS
ABILITYESSENTIALIMPORTANT
Act independently R
Analyze situationR 
Attend to details R
Communicate verballyR 
Communicate in writing  R
ConcentrateR 
EmpathizeR 
Identify problems R 
Initiate R
Manage pressureR 
Motivate R
Multi-taskR 
OrganizeR 
Problem solveR 
Think creatively R

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

 REQUIREMENTS
SKILLESSENTIALIMPORTANT
Actively listen to fully understand circumstancesR 
Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness R
Communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge and information to foster clarity and engage othersR 
Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency R
Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively R
Organize work to maximize productivity R
Plan work projects to ensure efficiency R
Resolve conflicts to facilitate goal achievement R
Use empathy to understand the point of view othersR 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • No Supervisory Responsibilities

REPORTS TO

  • Recreation Membership Services Manager 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

[The fundamental job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would fundamentally change the job]

  • Greet and work with customers in a professional, friendly manner
  • Respond to customer questions and requests, field questions to other departments as required
  • Use membership and registration software system for memberships, classes, and special events
  • Receive and record payments from customers
  • Stay informed and up to date on activities and programs relating to Parks & Recreation
  • Answer telephone calls: record and distribute accurate messages
  • Work special events and open houses as needed
  • Give building tours
  • When absences or tardiness occur withing the departments, work to secure staff
  • File forms and materials
  • Balance cash drawer and receipts daily
  • Interact with all Parks & Rec employees
  • Make Copies of marketing materials
  • Prepare and send emails to customers and Rec Center staff
  • Regular and routine onsite attendance

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

[These are job duties the individual must be able to perform, with or without accommodation; removal of these functions would NOT fundamentally change the job]

  • All other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CONSTANT = HOURLY              FREQUENT = DAILY                 OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY                RARELY = MONTHLY

 CONSTANTLYFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELY
Lifting   R
Carrying   R
Pushing   R
Pulling   R
SittingR   
Standing R  
Walking R  
Ascending/Descending stairs  R 
Reaching  R 
Bending  R 
Kneeling   R
Crouching   R
Grasping/ Finger manipulation  R 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

CONSTANT = HOURLY              FREQUENT = DAILY                 OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY                RARELY = MONTHLY

 CONSTANTLYFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELY
Outdoor environments    R
Indoor environmentsR   

 

EQUIPMENT

 CONSTANT = HOURLY              FREQUENT = DAILY                 OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY                RARELY = MONTHLY

 CONSTANTLYFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELY
PhonesR   
Computer/laptopR   
Copiers/printersR   
Scanners  R 
Monitors R  
Communication Systems R  

 

SOFTWARE

 CONSTANT = HOURLY              FREQUENT = DAILY                 OCCASIONAL = WEEKLY                RARELY = MONTHLY

 CONSTANTLYFREQUENTLYOCCASIONALLYRARELY
Customer relationship management software  R 
Contract management software    R
Database softwareR   
Spreadsheet software  R 
Word processing software  R 

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