Office Specialist- Seasonal Part-Time in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
NewSalary: $18.10 - $23.98/hrIndustry: Government/Civil ServiceJob Function: Admin/Clerical/Secretarial
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description
Working Title of Vacant PositionOffice Specialist- Seasonal Part-Time
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026519
Number of hours worked per week: up to 25 hours a week
Work Schedule: Schedule Varies To include: Monday – Sunday variable hours, routine weekends, holidays and occasional evenings, based on operational requirements. | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
What You’ll Do:
Why This Role Matters:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 11/07/2026
Job Close Date: 11/17/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of and/or outside of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
** Will be required to attend a 2-day employee orientation upon hired
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026519
Number of hours worked per week: up to 25 hours a week
Work Schedule: Schedule Varies To include: Monday – Sunday variable hours, routine weekends, holidays and occasional evenings, based on operational requirements. | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
$18.10- $23.98
Starting salary based on qualifications and experience
Starting salary based on qualifications and experience
Job Description:
The Administration Department for Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking a dynamic Seasonal Office Specialist who is passionate about public service and delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role serves as a key point of contact for the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department, supporting both the front office and Visitor Center.
What You’ll Do:
- Welcome visitors, answer phones, and provide information on programs, services, facilities, and local attractions
- Register participants and process transactions using point-of-sale and recreation management systems
- Deliver excellent customer service in alignment with the City’s Customer Service Initiative and Visitor Center standards
- Support department events and programs as needed
- Use City and departmental websites, social media, and design tools to assist with outreach and create flyers and marketing materials
- Help manage inventory, including restocking and distributing brochures and promotional materials
- Assemble welcome bags and fulfill visitor guide and brochure requests
- Provide general clerical and administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations
- Assists with special projects as needed and performs other related duties as assigned
Why This Role Matters:
You’ll be an essential part of creating a welcoming, helpful, and informative experience for everyone who interacts with the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in word processing, secretarial skills, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience in administrative support.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in word processing, secretarial skills, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience in administrative support.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong customer service skills with a proactive, improvement-focused mindset
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and business correspondence abilities
- Knowledge of standard office procedures, equipment, and administrative practices
- Ability to prioritize tasks, stay flexible, and manage multiple assignments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook) or similar email systems
- Experience with registration systems, point-of-sale platforms, and graphic design tools
- Ability to create marketing materials and support promotional efforts
- Team-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
- Basic accounting knowledge and cash-handling experience
- Interest in working with the public and providing helpful, engaging service
- Familiarity with local and regional attractions (or willingness to learn)
- Willingness to support at least two department special events outside regular hours
Job Open Date: 11/07/2026
Job Close Date: 11/17/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of and/or outside of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
** Will be required to attend a 2-day employee orientation upon hired
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States