Chautauqua Institution · 2 weeks ago
Office Assistant (John R. Turney Sailing Center)/Seasonal Employment
Chautauqua, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16/hr - $17/hrChautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on significant issues through engagement in the arts, education, religion, and recreation. They are seeking an Office Assistant for the John R. Turney Sailing Center, responsible for clerical duties, customer service, and maintaining accurate sales records during the summer season.
CommunitiesCreative AgencyEducationEventsNon ProfitPerforming ArtsTraining
Responsibilities
Office clerical duties include answering phones and emails, creating and editing documents, collecting and providing information, making copies and filing records
Provide excellent customer service including greeting patrons, answering questions about services and pricing
Use a computer to take reservations for lessons and rentals
Process purchases using a computerized cash register. Includes computing prices, processing cash or credit payment and providing customer with proper sales receipt and change
Ensure accurate records of sales transactions and /or refunds in accordance with department procedures
Light housekeeping duties including dusting, sweeping
Assists in creating a safe and pleasant environment
Qualification
Required
Office clerical duties including answering phones and emails, creating and editing documents, collecting and providing information, making copies and filing records
Provide excellent customer service including greeting patrons, answering questions about services and pricing
Use a computer to take reservations for lessons and rentals
Process purchases using a computerized cash register. Includes computing prices, processing cash or credit payment and providing customer with proper sales receipt and change
Ensure accurate records of sales transactions and/or refunds in accordance with department procedures
Light housekeeping duties including dusting, sweeping
Assists in creating a safe and pleasant environment
Flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August
Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement
No employer-provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance
Benefits
Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
$500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.
Company
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a non-profit organization that renders performing arts, lectures, worship, events &recreational activity services.
Founded in 1874
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Gardner, CFRE
Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
Deborah Sunya Moore
Senior Vice President, Chief Program Officer
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