at Naperville Park District in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Salary
Job Type
Start Date
$15.50/hr
Part time, year round
Immediate
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday 12:00pm – 5:30pm & Saturday 12:00pm – 6:30pm
Perks
+ Free Fitness Center membership
+ Free Centennial Beach membership
+ Discounts at Springbrook & Naperbrook Golf Courses
+ Free or reduced rate on programs
+ Cellphone carrier discount
Overview:
Under the direct supervision of the Customer Service Manager, the Customer Service Associate I performs a variety of customer service functions relating to membership sales, activity registration, facility rentals, program communication and facility service-desk duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Assist customers on the phone, in person, and in written form with all processes and questions providing an exceptional customer service experience and promoting Park District services and facilities.
+ Successfully operate multiple computer software packages simultaneously in order to assist customers.
+ Ensure confidential use of customer information, including credit card transactions and household account information.
+ Assist customers with and complete all necessary phases of activity registration, facility booking, membership sales and point of sale transactions.
+ Successfully balance receipts, reconcile transactions and prepare daily bank deposits.
+ Inform participants of waitlist availability, class cancellations or changes via phone and email.
+ Assist customers with facility rentals and process application permits according to District, department and General Use Ordinance procedures.
+ Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with residents, customers, vendors, community partners and co-workers.
+ Comply with District financial policies. Communicate budgetary requests to supervisor.
+ Act as a resource agent for community by taking initiative to seek and share information.
+ Follow and model compliance with all District, State, Federal and departmental safety and risk management, personnel, administrative policies and procedures, ordinances and regulations.
+ Maintain a proactive approach to safety and risk management. Report all accidents, incidents and unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Respond to all customer comments and questions in a timely fashion.
+ Respond appropriately to safety and emergency situations.
+ Follow all necessary procedures to open and/or close facility spaces.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Excellent telephone technique, etiquette and high volume handling skills.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to professionally attend to the needs of customers. Address complaints and resolve concerns as needed.
+ Handle confidential situations in a professional manner.
+ Strong command of the English language and proper grammar.
+ Ability to work with a diverse population and large spectrum of demographics.
+ Ability to organize, gather and retain a large volume of information for use in assisting internal and external customers.
+ Acquire excellent knowledge of all internal departments.
+ Strong math aptitude- in reconciling daily work, preparing deposits, etc.
+ Attention to detail and accuracy.
+ Display initiative and independent thinking skills.
+ Experience with different types of tender, credit cards and other point of sale items beneficial.
+ Ability to multi-task and be an effective team member in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience:
+ Minimum one (1) year customer service experience preferred.
+ Must be 16 years of age or older.
Special Considerations:
+ Requires flexibility of work schedule to accommodate Park District facility hours, rentals, programs and events.
+ Must be available to work weekend rotations and some evenings.
+ Subject to inside environmental conditions.
+ Sustained posture in a seated or standing position for prolonged periods of time.
+ Continuous exposure to computer screens.
+ Occasionally lift, carry and move light weight objects (20 lbs.)
+ Ability to travel to and work at all Naperville Park District public facilities.