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Sr. Park Assistant (Festival of Lights Cashier)
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A Cashier handles monetary transactions with customers. Takes customer payment for a product or service, provides change as needed and receipts for transactions. Provides accurate accounting of cash register funds, and provides customer service.
$26,535 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Sr. Park Assistant (Festival of Lights Cashier) Salary $14.68 Hourly Location Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC Job Type Part-time No Benefits Job Number 08999 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 08/01/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions General Statement of Duties Forsyth County Parks and Recreation is looking for qualified individuals for Cashiers to work the annual Festival of Lights. This is a great way to earn extra holiday money! This seasonal position will work at the Festival of Lights Front Gate and the Festival of Lights Gift Shop. Duties include but are not limited to: operating cash registers, assisting customers, taking admission tickets, maintaining and stocking merchandise, assisting in the event of an emergency and creating financial reports. This position is interchangeable with each employee alternating working at the Front Gate and the Gift Shop. Hour will vary. Cashiers can work 20-40 hours per week and must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays from 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Distinguishing Features Successful candidates should posses the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of safety and other rules and regulations of the park. Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Minimum Education and Experience High School or GED graduation and one year of relevant experience. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement. Previous retail or cash handling experience is preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Gift Shop duties include : Maintaining and stocking merchandise Assisting customers Operating cash registers Wrapping fragile items Monitoring the floor to prevent theft Assisting in the event of an emergency Assisting in creating financial reports Front Gate duties include : Taking admission tickets Answering questions and assisting customers Operating cash registers Assisting with traffic issues and emergencies Assisting in creating financial reports Click to view Full Time with Benefits information. Click to view Part Time with Benefits information. These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree 02 Please select your highest level of completed education. Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college, trainings, or certifications Completion of a vocational program Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or above 03 Do you have a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience? Yes No 04 What best describes your retail experience? No Experience Less than 1 year 1 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 7 years 7 years or more 05 Do you have experience running a cash register? Yes No 06 If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe where you gained your cash register experience. 07 Do you have previous experience working with the public? Yes No 08 Have you ever dealt with counting and handling money in a work environment? Yes No 09 Please select what nights you would be avialable to work. Sunday Nights Monday Nights Tuesday Nights Wednesday Nights Thursday Nights Friday Nights Saturday Nights 10 Are you able to report to work at 5:00pm and willing to stay until 1:00am? Yes No 11 Are you available to work holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Yes No Required Question Employer Forsyth County (NC) Address 201 N. Chestnut St. Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101 Phone 336-703-2400 Website http://www.forsyth.cc