Daycare Front Desk Specialist 26-27

Position Overview
Do you enjoy working with families, staying organized, and creating a welcoming experience for guests? Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Daycare Front Desk Specialist to help keep our daycare operations running smoothly while providing friendly, helpful service to parents and families.
In this role, you’ll manage reservations and payments, communicate with parents by phone, email, and in person, and keep paperwork and records organized. You’ll serve as a key point of contact for families while supporting our daycare teachers and aides with daily tasks, including classroom assistance, meal preparation, kitchen cleanup, and laundry. Whether you’re helping a parent with a reservation or lending a hand to the daycare team, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment for our youngest guests.
This is a dynamic seasonal position perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable with technology, and enjoys balancing administrative responsibilities with hands-on teamwork. If you’re passionate about helping families, thrive in a dynamic seasonal environment, and want to contribute to a positive experience for children and parents alike, we encourage you to apply!

This is a part- or full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

Must be at least 18 years of age
Passion for working with children
Ability to effectively communicate with parents, children, and co-workers
Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics and scheduling needs of a seasonal business.
Experience with RTP, Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workplace. This role requires taking payments in person and over the phone, maintaining spreadsheets, and checking paperwork as received by parents and staff

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Meet the initial (see OAR 414-305-0370) and annual training (see OAR 414-305-0380) requirements and have attained the training required for the position attained.
Preference will be given to someone who meets teaching requirements as outlined by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.
Bilingual with ability to speak and/or teach secondary language (preferred)
Current Infant, Child CPR and First Aid certification and Food Handlers certification
Current member of the Criminal Background Registry

Compensation:

Wage: $17.94 – 24.66 per hour

Perks:

Local Housing Resources. Subject to Eligibility
Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
Access to Team Wellness Programs
Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
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