Receptionist/Community Centers Clerk

JOB OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN

Posting Date:  May 23, 2025

Date Posting Will Close:  May 30, 2025

Job Title:  Receptionist/Community Centers Clerk

Location:  Purvis, Lamar County, MS

Rate of Pay:   Dependent upon experience

Position Summary:  See Attached Job Description

This job description is not intended and should not be considered to be a complete list of all duties, skills, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reasonable outline of those principal job elements essential in maintaining related position. The job description is not a contract; the County reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Receptionist/Community Centers Clerk

SUMMARY:  Provides general office support through a variety of clerical tasks and is responsible for managing community center bookings, along with other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer multiple incoming phone lines and transfer inquiries to the requested person or appropriate department, if necessary, take messages.
• Greet and assist the public to include directing to the appropriate court or department.
• Manage and monitor the booking of community centers through software applications.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, payments, and other relevant information for community centers.
• Provide back-up support to the B.O.S. administrative staff when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Basic computers skills, including data entry and word processing.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Must have general office experience which is acceptable to the hiring authority.