Part Time Bike Den Assistant - Transportation Services
The Pennsylvania State University
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Transportation Services is hiring a part-time Bike Den Administrative Assistant who will report to the Sustainable Transportation Program Assistant.
This position will mainly greet and guide Bike Den visitors through the check in and check out processes, bike registration, general bike repair questions, education workshop support, and referral to applicable local and online bike resources.
Enthusiasm, excellent customer service and communication skills (written and verbal) are a must due to frequent interactions with faculty, staff, students, and members of the community. Given general direction and instruction, must be able to work well without constant supervision.
Hourly pay is $16.00 an hour.
Must have a high degree of confidence around bikes and have competent working knowledge of programs within MS Office. This position will typically work no more than 24 hours/week with a preference for weekday evenings as well as daytime hours on Fridays and Sundays (schedule can be adjusted prior to hiring depending on availability).
Requires a High School diploma or higher plus one year of related experience or study relating to biking. This position will require working outside from time to time as well. Year-round availability preferred.
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Summary
Assist visitors, support bike registration and repair, educate, and refer to local bike resources.
Job title
Part Time Bike Den Assistant
Experience level
1+ years or study relating to biking
Minimum experience
1+ years exp
Industry
education
Location requirements
Penn State University Park, remote work not guaranteed
Salary
$16.00 an hour
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
University Park, State College, PA, USA