Our Commitment
Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents –regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Are you…

• Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication - both written and verbal?
• Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?
• A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
• Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
• Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
• Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Your Role . . .

Our Member Services Specialists (Clerk Cashiers) work in the communication and information hub of our Recreation Centers providing extensive and direct legendary customer service. Our Recreation Centers are open seven days a week from early morning to late night, including most holidays.

Job responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Customer Service and Sales

• Actively and positively engage with customers, providing them with options to enhance their experience
• Provide facility tours to prospective members
• Provide information related to a variety of topics, pending customer questions and needs
• Conduct activity and membership sales while up-selling and cross selling our programs and services
• Resolve concerns in a positive manner
• Assist customers with account inquiries
• Resolve a variety of account issues
• Our legendary customer service is provided in person, via multi-line telephone, and electronically

Member Services Operations

• Enter and maintain program information in ActiveNet database
• Process registration forms and financial transactions for a variety of classes, camps and programs utilizing database and point of sale systems
• Maintain confidentiality of database accounts, financial records, FOIA’s, and other matters
• Process room rentals and complete work orders
• Interpret and explain customer accounting transactions
• Manage filing systems and records retention
• Prepare written correspondence
• Record meeting minutes
• Distribute mail
• Utilize Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Work with databases such as ActiveNet, InSITE, Corvel and Risk Master
• Assist in resolving center computer, printer, copier and phone issues
• Operate standard office equipment and Point of Sale system (computer, POS keyboard, ID camera, credit card system)
• Assist with other administrative support projects and tasks as needed

Financial Accountability

• Process and verify for accuracy daily revenue collection and end of night closeout reports
• Assist team in meeting established goals and expectations
• Prepare and submit daily financial reports for deposit to include end of night closeout report
• Prepare and execute bank deposits

Leadership

• Serve as the Member Services supervisor on duty in the absence of the Office Supervisor and Account Clerk II
• Provide coaching and mentoring as needed
• Document and communicate supervisory concerns
• Actively participate and model behavior that creates a positive, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere

The P&R Employee Experience
At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

The Perks

• A generous compensation and benefits package
• 11 Paid Holidays plus 3 additional Personal Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with Cash Match
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Short-Term Disability
• Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave