Seasonal Attendant Job at City of Manhattan, Kansas in Manhattan

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(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Must be 16 years or older – Uniforms provided

Starting Wage: $12.00 per hour Closing Date: 09/12/2025

Available to work non-routine hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.

How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.

Description

(Seasonal, Non-Exempt)

Must be 16 years or older – Uniforms provided

Starting Wage: $12.00 per hour Closing Date: 09/12/2025

Available to work non-routine hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.

How to apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application. For general questions about the position, contact Parks and Recreation at 785-587-2757.

The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Purpose: The attendant contributes to the overall mission of Sunset Zoo by offering friendly and professional services to Zoo guests under the Guest Services Manager and Guest Services Coordinator at the concession stand. This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service and handling day to day transactions in the guest services operation.

Job Duties

• Provides excellent customer service and possesses a service philosophy which reflects the mission for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional working relationships with others, individually and in a team environment.
• Provides knowledge of the AZA accredited zoos as conservation organizations and ensures all work supports this mission daily.
• Provides excellent and professional communication skills both orally and written, both in person, on a multi-line telephone, and via email daily.
• Utilizes computer software skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and Civic Rec daily.
• Performs proper cash handling using a cash register and credit card machine in a timely manner, daily.
• Operates food service equipment with food and beverage knowledge, as needed.
• Prepares and maintains product related to concessions, gift shop inventory, accept payments, reconciliations of cash, and preparing reports, daily.
• Maintains Guest Services Building and/or Expedition Café concession stand without direct supervision daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Computer software skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook /email.
• Knowledge of proper money handling skills.
• Flexible, self-starter, resourceful and detail oriented.
• Team oriented and able to work independently with little supervision.
• Work well under pressure and possess the ability to efficiently and effectively problem solve unforeseen complexities.
  
  

• Food and beverage service or related experience.
  
  

• This is not a KPERS covered position.
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week, up to 35 a week.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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