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
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
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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.
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Please select your highest level of completed education.
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Do you have a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience?
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What best describes your retail experience?
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Do you have experience running a cash register?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe where you gained your cash register experience.
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Do you have previous experience working with the public?
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Have you ever dealt with counting and handling money in a work environment?
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Please select what nights you would be avialable to work.
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Are you able to report to work at 5:00pm and willing to stay until 1:00am?
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Are you available to work holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day?
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
| Location | Clemmons, NC |