Office Support Assistant
Salato Wildlife Education Center
Frankfort, Kentucky
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and looking for a dynamic opportunity? Join us as an Office Support Assistant I at Salato Wildlife Education Center with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR). In this 9-month full-time position, you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional visitor services, all while sharing your enthusiasm for KDFWR's vital role in the management and conservation of fish and wildlife. Duration: March through November 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Assist at a busy information desk, offering support and information to visitors.
- Operate a point-of-sale system for admissions, memberships, licenses, and merchandise.
- Handle cash transactions, manage cash drawers, and prepare daily cash transmittals and receipts.
- Answer and direct telephone and email inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
- Assist with field trip bookings and rentals.
- Conduct general maintenance of exhibits, grounds, and hiking trails using basic tools.
- Perform some outdoor work, ensuring the overall upkeep of the facility.
Qualifications:
- Work 37.50 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Comfortable handling cash transactions and communicating with the public in person, over the phone, and in writing.
- Proficient in computer usage and familiar with basic office tools and small hand tools (e.g., leaf blowers, weed eaters, shovels, etc.).
- Ability to perform tasks in both indoor and outdoor settings, including running, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting heavy objects.
- Obtain certification in CPR/First Aid and be prepared to respond to emergencies.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
If you're ready to contribute to the mission of KDFWR and make a positive impact on wildlife conservation, email your resume and cover letter to jules.foster@ky.gov. Please refrain from making phone calls.
Learn more about Salato at fw.ky.gov.
Join us in creating memorable experiences for visitors at Salato while supporting the important work of wildlife conservation!
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Category | Admin & Leadership |