Office Support Assistant I (Interim)

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 seasonal 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. This position pays $14.00/hr. and runs from March through November.

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. from March through November.
• 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.