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  • Guest Relations Clerk I/II

    Westminster, Colorado United States Westminster, Colorado $18.57 - $27.46 Hourly Mar 31, 2025
    City of Westminster, Colorado Employer:

    Westminster, Colorado

    Welcome to employment with the City of Westminster, Colorado! Centrally located between Denver and Boulder, Colorado, on the US Highway 36 high-tech corridor, Westminster is a beautiful city designed for an exceptional quality of life. The community is a nationally recognized community with a reputation for innovation and progressive management in local government. Over 115,000 residents enjoy superb recreation amenities, beautiful neighborhoods, numerous entertainment and shopping opportunities. Westminster is 80% developed and maintains a goal to preserve 15% (3,300 acres) of its land area for natural open space. The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,500 per year depending on the employee's level of fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Laotian, and/or American Sign Language (ASL). The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: Westminster’s purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – Pride – Integrity – Responsibility – Innovation – Teamwork). The City of Westminster is a full-service city employing over 1,600 talented individuals in a variety of jobs. Our employees are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the local community in areas of:  Law Enforcement Fire, Medical and Emergency Management Parks, Open Space, Golf and Recreation Library Services Community Development, including City Planning and Engineering Economic Development Utilities Operations Street Maintenance Plus internal services including: Human Resources, City Management, City Attorney’s Office, Finance, Facilities Management and Fleet Management  The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health and Dental Insurance, General Leave that provides vacation, holidays, and illness leave, Flexible Spending, Pension/ Retirement Plans, Term Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Survivor Benefits, Wellness Program, and Education and Training Reimbursement. You are welcome to apply online for any open City of Westminster position. Click on the appropriate job title for a detailed job announcement. Please note, that unless otherwise indicated, jobs close at 8:30 a.m. on the posted closing date. Applications can take from 20 to 30 minutes to complete, so please allow plenty of time for completion. Applications submitted after the job closing deadline cannot be accepted. Current City of Westminster employees may be eligible to apply for internal jobs when they are available. Business hours for City Hall, and several administrative offices are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, working schedules may vary depending on the needs of the operation.

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    Job Description

    CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
    The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

    Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

    We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

    POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

    The Guest Relations Clerk position performs work of a varied and routine nature, which includes providing guest services, performing several registration functions, point of sale transactions, and/or assisting with other departmental work. Once trained, employees must be able to perform with minimal supervision in a fast-paced leisure facility environment.

    The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. Proficiency in Spanish and/or another language is preferred for this position. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

    ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

    The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

    This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services, and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and recreational trails. This position works towards the accomplishment of the Department's mission: “Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.”

    Every employee is accountable to:
    • Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
    • Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
    • Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
    • Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
    • Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
    • Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
    • Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
    • Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
    • Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
    • Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
    • Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

    GENERAL COMPETENCIES
    Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:
    • Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
    • Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
    • Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
    • Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
    • Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
    • Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
    • Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
    • Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
    Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of current guest service and business practices, using office equipment and computer software
    • Demonstrate excellent skills in guest/host relations
    • Learn routine business procedures within 6-month training period and access information.
    • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
    • Handle consistent cash transactions accurately
    • Assist the public and City staff in a friendly and helpful manner establishing effective working relationships
    • Maintain moderately complex records diligently and accurately
    • Work in a high-usage/fast-paced recreation facility environment
    • Demonstrate knowledge or experience in the operation of standard office equipment including the personal computer, telephone, copy machine, and cash drawers
    • Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Windows and recreation software
    Every employee at the Guest Relations Clerk II level must also be able to:
    • Demonstrate skills and abilities in facility operations, including extensive knowledge of the recreation facility and City operations
    • Demonstrate extensive skills and knowledge in computerized registration processes
    • Order supplies and forms, and organize and restock inventory
    • Demonstrate skills in accounting/billing programs
    • Demonstrate proficiency working with other computer software programs such as Excel and PageMaker
    • Work closely with Recreation Facility Supervisor, Assistant Recreation Facility Supervisors, program staff, and instructors to ensure effective guest service
    • Assist with facility monitoring and set-up of equipment
    • Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to work at all Westminster Recreation clerical stations
    • Assist in booking facility rentals and group usage


    JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

    Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
    Guest Relations Clerk I

    1. Perform reception and guest relations duties in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, which may include:
    • Selling membership passes, taking program registrations, completing point of sale transactions and merchandise sales, making court reservations, taking general admissions, and handling high-volume telephone calls
    • Directing individuals to proper locations, providing information, and other activities that serve the center guests
    • Scheduling rooms and birthday parties and assisting with rental requests
    • Maintaining, ordering, and inventorying coffee, office, and pro shop supplies, and displays
    2. Complete accurate transactions (cash, check, credit card, gift card) and reconcile at end of shift
    3. Sort and file various types of correspondence, material, and documents
    4. Assist in marketing efforts including proofing seasonal brochures, flyers, and special campaigns
    5. Provide information related to department facilities, programs, and activities using phone, e-mail, and personal contacts
    6. Monitor guest adherence to facility policies and procedures and report disruptive behavior
    7. Assist in the maintenance of various records and manuals such as inventory, activity reports, billing, receipts, membership passes, reservations, and minor financial accounts
    8. Assist in the scheduling, tracking, paperwork, and supervision of community service workers and volunteers
    9. Serve on committees as needed such as facility Safety Committee, Silver Sneakers/Renew Active, and special events
    10. Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment by performing a variety of cleaning duties
    11. Maintain lost and found
    12. Order, organize, and re-stock supplies, materials, and forms
    13. Perform light custodial duties, equipment set-up, and locker room assistance as needed
    14. Provides standard first aid treatment which may require performing CPR or using AED equipment in emergency situations
    15. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
    Guest Relations Clerk II
    1. Perform all Guest Relations Clerk I functions
    2. Assist with pro shop inventory control and merchandise ordering
    3. Provide initial and ongoing training to Guest Relations Clerk I and substitutes
    4. Support Recreation Program staff
    Other Duties and Responsibilities for Guest Relations Clerk I and II

    1. Conduct facility tours for potential new members
    2. Monitor participants and activities in the facility
    3. Assist in the training of newly hired Guest Relations Clerks and substitutes
    4. Attend the required number of City of Westminster training sessions

    Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

    Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
    Required :
    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    • Graduation from high school or GED
    • Must possess or be able to obtain first aid, AED and CPR Certification as soon as classes are available
    • Keyboard speed of 25 words per minute

    Preferred :
    • Familiarity with current recreation computer applications, specifically RecTrac
    • Cash handling experience
    • A minimum of one (1) year customer service experience in a fast-paced environment
    • Knowledge of Spanish and/or other languages

    Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

    This position progresses to a Guest Relations Clerk II position, which requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Guest Relations Clerk I at the City of Westminster and demonstrated proficiency in all duties and responsibilities of the Guest Relations Clerk I classification.

    Physical Requirements
    Work is both sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:
    • Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; computer use; frequent walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
    • Frequent squatting, bending, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional kneeling, crawling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
    • Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
    • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to fifty (50) pounds with dollies and carts


    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Work is constantly indoors and is primarily sedentary office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.

    Required Materials and Equipment
    Cash register, telephone, fax machine, photocopy machine, calculator, scanner, books and files, personal computers, and other standard office equipment.

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
    • Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
    • Drug screen
    • Physical
    • Must be legally entitled to work in the United States


    The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

    The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
    • Health and Dental
    • Flexible Spending
    • Pension/Retirement Plans
    • Term Life Insurance
    • Long-term Disability
    • Survivor Benefits
    • Wellness Program
    • Career Development Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury


    For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
    Benefit Package

    The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

    401(a) Contribution Rates:
    Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
    Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

    Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule
    • Less than 3 years - 0%
    • 3 to 4 years - 60%
    • 4 to 5 years - 80%
    • Over 5 years - 100%
    • For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

    The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

    Closing Date/Time: 4/14/2025 8:30 AM Mountain
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    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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